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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Shyam Patel [2]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: ; Irfan Dotani
Overview
Ultrasound of the abdomen is useful in patients with autoimmune hemolytic anemia to assess for spleen size and mesenteric thrombosis.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound of the abdomen can be performed in patients with autoimmune hemolytic anemia to assess for spleen size and to assess mesenteric thrombosis.[1] These indications are similar to the indications for CT scan, although ultrasound is the preferred initial imaging modality given that ultrasound is less expensive. Ultrasound can also be used to assess for deep vein thrombosis, which can occur in patients with active hemolysis, since active hemolysis is a risk factor for thrombosis.
References
- ↑ Tshibwabwa ET, Cannon J, Rice J, Kawooya MG, Sanii R, Mallin R (2016). "Integrating Ultrasound Teaching into Preclinical Problem-based Learning". J Clin Imaging Sci. 6: 38. doi:10.4103/2156-7514.190897. PMC 5041377. PMID 27833780.