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ReviewSA journal of radiology2026

Splenic pathologies: A pictorial review of common, wandering, twisting and rare presentations.

Audrey R Rumhumha, Phumudzo E Mphephu, Lungile M Gabuza

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Review in SA journal of radiology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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3 authors.

Audrey R RumhumhaDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6395-1318
Phumudzo E MphephuDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1010-4390
Lungile M GabuzaDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.ORCID 0009-0002-5847-1772

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Splenic pathologies, often overlooked in abdominal imaging, encompass a broad spectrum of imaging appearances and diagnostic challenges, including congenital anomalies, benign cysts, infarcts, trauma, vascular lesions, infections and neoplasms. Recognising these entities is crucial to distinguish incidental benign findings from potentially life-threatening conditions. This pictorial review illustrates the spectrum through 20 cases, including a rare case of a wandering spleen complicated by torsion and auto-infarction that demonstrates the classical 'whorled pedicle' and 'twisted vascular pedicle' signs. Ultrasound, CT, MRI and PET-CT images demonstrate typical and atypical features, emphasising key differentiating points and teaching pearls. Although not exhaustive, this overview underscores that closer scrutiny of the spleen is rewarding: a structured approach focusing on lesion location, enhancement patterns and clinical context improves diagnostic accuracy and guides timely management.

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hydatid cystinfarctionpictorial reviewradiologysplenic pathologytorsionwandering spleen

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PMID41959687
PMCPMC13058552

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