Analysis of CT manifestations in splenic tumors

Objective To study the CT findings of splenic tumors. Methods The spiral CT scan data of 16 patients with surgical-pathologically proved splenic tumors were analyzed retrospectively. Results Sixteen cases of splenic tumors included 4 cases of cavernous haemangioma, 2 cases of hamartoma, 1 case of lymphangioma in benign splenic tumors, and 5 cases of secondary lymphoma, 3 cases of metastatic tumor, 1 case of angiosarcoma in splenic malignant tumors. Splenic cavernous haemangiomas and hamartomas showed local prominency in inner margin of spleen, and enhanced most deeply. There are saeptum enhanced in contrast scanning in lymphangioma. Spleen was swelled, and light enhanced with contrast scanning in most splenic malignant tumors. Conclusion There are some characteristics in splenic tumors with spiral CT scanning, and benign or malignant tumor can be judged in some degree.