Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation (SANT) of the spleen can be safely diagnosed by a core percutaneous ultrasound-guided biopsy

Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation (SANT) of the spleen can be safely diagnosed by a core percutaneous ultrasound-guided biopsy

Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation (SANT) is a rare benign lesion of the spleen. SANT cannot be distinguished from other benign or malignant splenic tumors based on imaging findings. So, diagnosis relies on histopathologic examination. Although splenectomy is frequently considered as an o...

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Published in:Revista española de enfermedades digestivas
Main Authors: Gómez Rubio, Mariano, Monasterios Maestra, Pierina, Camacho Castañeda, Francisca Inmaculada, Castillo-López, Guillermo, Esteban, Francisco Javier, Phares, Lucía, Sevilla, Sergio
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Spain 09-04-2024
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Summary:Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation (SANT) is a rare benign lesion of the spleen. SANT cannot be distinguished from other benign or malignant splenic tumors based on imaging findings. So, diagnosis relies on histopathologic examination. Although splenectomy is frequently considered as an option, core needle biopsy tissue analysis is safe and accurate to avoid surgery.
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ISSN:1130-0108
DOI:10.17235/reed.2024.10373/2024