Title of article :
Case Report: Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in a Case of Spleen Hamartoma
Author/Authors :
Bulakci, Mesut Haseki Education and Research Hospital - Department of Radiology, Turkey , Yilmaz, Erdem Istanbul Faculty of Medicine - Department of Radiology, Turkey , Yahyayev, Aghakishi Istanbul Faculty of Medicine - Department of Radiology, Turkey , Yekeler, Ensar Istanbul Faculty of Medicine - Department of Family Medicine, Turkey
Abstract :
Objective: To emphasize the contribution of superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) contrast agent in the diagnosis of the splenic hamartoma. Clinical Presentation and Intervention: A 63-year-old female was admitted to our hospital with diffuse abdominal pain. An ultrasound examination revealed a 5 × 4 cm solid lesion in the spleen. Dynamic gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the abdominal findings was consistent with a splenic hamartoma. SPIO-enhanced MRI was then performed and it confirmed the diagnosis. The lesion showed a decrease of signal intensity on T2-weighted images. Conclusion: This case showed that SPIO-enhanced MRI was useful for establishing a noninvasive diagnosis of the splenic hamartomas.
Keywords :
Spleen , Hamartoma , Magnetic resonance imaging , Superparamagnetic iron oxide
Journal title :
Medical Principles and Practice
Journal title :
Medical Principles and Practice
