Spleen

R/O splenic infarct

Specific Anatomic Region

Spleen

Application

R/O splenic infarct

Author

Urban BA et al.

Reference Source

Helical CT of the spleen. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1998 Apr; 170(4): 997-1003.

Scanner Used

Siemens Somatom Plus 4

Injection Rate

2cc/sec

Contrast Volume and Type

100cc Omnipaque 350

Area Scanned

Entire span of spleen

Scan Delay

50sec

Length of Spiral (time)

20-30sec

Slice Thickness

3-5mm

Table Speed/Pitch

5mm/sec

Reconstruction Interval

3-5mm

3D Technique Used

None

Comment:

• Due to the dual blood supply of the spleen scans are not obtained early so that a 'pseudolesion' will not occur.
• Splenic infarcts may be better defined on more delayed scan if necessary.