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 Longitudinal Flank Scans of the Spleen
147 Spleen, kidney
148 Splenic hilum, splenic vein
149 Spleen, stomach
150 Spleen, stomach

Transverse Flank Scans of the Spleen

151 Spleen, kidney, stomach
152 Spleen, kidney, pancreas
153 Spleen, stomach
154 Spleen, small bowel

Details of the Spleen

155 Accessory spleen
156 Accessory spleen

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147 Spleen, kidney

148 Splenic hilum, splenic vein

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The spleen is identified in the longitudinal flank scan as a

rounded triangle between the upper renal pole and the diaphragm.

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A flank scan at the level of the hilum displays

the spleen in its greatest longitudinal dimension.

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149 Spleen, stomach

150 Spleen, stomach

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The spleen lies against the stomach anteriorly and medially.

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The spleen exhibits a typical crescent shape

in an anterior flank scan.

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151 Spleen, kidney, pancreas, stomach

152 Spleen, kidney, pancreas

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A high transverse flank scan demonstrates the

typical triad of the spleen, kidney, and stomach.

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The tail of the pancreas can usually be identified

in the splenic hilum next to the splenic vessels.

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Spleen

153 Spleen, stomach

154 Spleen, small bowel

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The spleen may be deeply lobulated by septa.

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Loops of small bowel are located medial

to the lower pole of the spleen.

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Spleen

155 Accessory spleen

156 Accessory spleen

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Accessory spleens are most commonly found in the hilar region.

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An accessory spleen is occasionally found at the lower pole.

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