Spleen

1. Introduction 100%

Clinical Relevance of Spleen Ultrasound
Role in Systemic and Abdominal Evaluation
Indications and Common Clinical Scenarios
Limitations and Pitfalls

2. Anatomy of the Spleen 70%

Location and Orientation
Vascular Supply (Splenic Artery and Vein)
Splenic Hilum and Ligamentous Attachments
Relationship to Surrounding Structures (Kidney, Diaphragm, Pancreas)

3. Patient Preparation & Technique 100%

Patient Positioning (Right Lateral Decubitus, Supine)
Breathing Techniques for Optimal Imaging
Transducer Selection and Imaging Planes
Systematic Scanning of the Spleen

4. Normal Sonographic Appearance 50%

Size and Shape
Echotexture and Echogenicity
Splenic Hilum and Vascular Landmarks
Variants (Accessory Spleen, Wandering Spleen)

5. Splenic Pathologies

1. Congenital and Anatomical Variants

Accessory Spleen
Asplenia / Polysplenia
Wandering Spleen

2. Traumatic Conditions

Splenic Laceration
Hematoma (Subcapsular, Intraparenchymal)
Splenic Rupture
Post-traumatic Pseudocyst

3. Infective and Inflammatory

Splenic Abscess
Fungal Infections
Granulomatous Disease (TB, Sarcoidosis)

4. Vascular Disorders

Splenic Infarction
Splenic Vein Thrombosis
Splenic Artery Aneurysm
Portal Hypertension-related Splenomegaly

5. Storage and Hematologic Disorders

Gaucher Disease
Amyloidosis
Sickle Cell Disease and Autosplenectomy
Hypersplenism

6. Cystic Lesions

Simple Splenic Cyst
Hydatid Cyst
Epidermoid Cyst
Post-traumatic Pseudocyst

7. Neoplastic Conditions

Splenic Hemangioma
Lymphoma
Metastasis
Angiosarcoma

6. Interventional and Post-Surgical Imaging 0%

Post-Splenectomy Changes
Splenic Artery Embolization
Post-traumatic Drainage Procedures
Identification of Residual or Accessory Spleen

7. Advanced Modalities and Differential Diagnosis 0%

Role of CT and MRI in Splenic Evaluation
CEUS in Splenic Masses and Trauma
Elastography for Splenomegaly Assessment
Differentiating Benign from Malignant Lesions

8. Case Studies and Quiz Section 0%

Clinical Case Reviews
Image-Based MCQs
Diagnostic Challenges
Pitfalls in Spleen Ultrasound Interpretation