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My. ct scan shows a "small splenule" what is this?
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Accessory spleen: A splenule is a small accessory spleen. This is a normal variant and is nothing to worry about.
Answered 2/7/2020
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Accessory spleen: A splenule is a small collection of splenic tissue found apart from the main body of the spleen. This is a common finding occurring in 10% of people. Other names for this include supernumerary spleen or splenunculus.
Answered 1/27/2021
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A normal: anatomic variation, sometimes referred to as "accessory spleen". Nothing of concern.
Answered 5/9/2021
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