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Small Splenic Infarct on Ultrasound: Causes, Doppler Findings & Prognosis Explained!

A splenic infarct occurs when blood flow to the spleen is blocked, leading to tissue necrosis. It is commonly caused by embolism (e.g., atrial fibrillation, infective endocarditis), thrombosis (e.g., hypercoagulable states, sickle cell disease), vascular compromise (e.g., aortic dissection, vasculitis), or infections (e.g., sepsis, lupus, CMV). Ultrasound findings: Acute infarcts appear as wedge-shaped hypoechoic lesions with the base at the splenic capsule. Over time, they become hyperechoic due to fibrosis. Color Doppler shows no vascularity in the infarcted area, with normal flow in adjacent spleen. Prognosis varies; small infarcts may heal, while larger ones risk rupture or abscess formation. Management includes supportive care, anticoagulation if embolic, and splenectomy in severe cases. For more visit: https://www.ultrasound-images.com/spl... #SplenicInfarct #Ultrasound #Radiology #colorDoppler #Spleen #Thrombosis #Embolism #MedicalImaging