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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound of the spleen: an introduction and pictorial essay

A wide variety of pathologies can produce focal lesions within the spleen. These are being more frequently encountered as imaging technology improves. It is vital that radiologists are aware of these pathologies to enable accurate diagnosis. The role of ultrasound contrast in splenic disease will be...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Sutherland, Tom, Temple, Faye, Galvin, Angela, Hennessy, Oliver
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer-Verlag 2011
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3259304/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22347971
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13244-011-0106-3
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Sumario:A wide variety of pathologies can produce focal lesions within the spleen. These are being more frequently encountered as imaging technology improves. It is vital that radiologists are aware of these pathologies to enable accurate diagnosis. The role of ultrasound contrast in splenic disease will be discussed and illustrated with cases likely to be encountered by general and abdominal radiologists.