Nursing Central: Ultrasound, Spleen

Ultrasound, Spleen

Indications

Detect the presence of a subphrenic abscess after splenectomy
Detect splenic masses; differentiate between cysts or solid tumors (in combination with CT), as evidenced by specific waveform patterns or absence of sound waves respectively; and determine whether they are intrasplenic or extrasplenic
Determine late-stage sickle cell disease, as evidenced by decreased spleen size and presence of echoes
Determine the presence of splenomegaly and assess the size and volume of the spleen in these cases, as evidenced by increased echoes and visibility of the spleen
Differentiate spleen trauma from blood or fluid accumulation between the splenic capsule and parenchyma
Evaluate the effect of medical or surgical therapy on the progression or resolution of splenic disease
Evaluate the extent of abdominal trauma and spleen involvement, including enlargement or rupture, after a recent trauma
Evaluate the spleen before splenectomy performed for thrombocytopenic purpura

Ultrasound, Spleen has been found in Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests

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