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Splenic mass
Splenic mass is a common finding on imaging modalities. It may be part of the presenting complaint, or be an incidental finding on a screening examination. Splenic masses have multiple etiologies and presentations, and iterative imaging and sampling may be required for diagnosis.
Radiographic f...
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Traumatic diaphgragmatic hernia
Diaphragmatic rupture is a separation of the diaphragm from the thoracic wall, or a rent in the diaphragm itself. This is often traumatic, and disrupts the barrier between the thorax and the abdomen.
Terminology
Traumatic diaphragmatic hernia is used to describe the condition after a traumatic...
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Liver disorders
Liver disorders have a variety of presentations and distributions. They can be classified into a few types:
Hepatic mass
Hepatic nodules
Diffuse enlargement
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Hepatic mass
Hepatic mass is a focal enlargement of the liver that indicates a space occupying lesion. This results in a change of the contour of the normal liver margin and often a mass effect.
#### Terminology
Terminology text. Clarification of changes in terminology or confusing terminology.
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Splenic lesions and anomalies
The spleen is part of the hemolymphatic system and is frequently evaluated for abnormalities when imaging the abdomen. Splenic lesions can be classified in a number of ways.
Congenital anomalies
accessory spleen
lobular spleen
Mass lesions
Splenic mass
Benign mass lesions
splenic cyst
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