Polysplenia associated with semiannular pancreas

H. Kobayashi, S. Kawamoto, T. Tamaki, J. Konishi, K. Togashi

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Abstract

We report CT images of an asymptomatic, adult case of polysplenia syndrome associated with semiannular pancreas, intestinal malrotation, preduodenal portal vein, and agenesis of the upper abdominal segment of the inferior vena cava with azygous continuation. This rare combination of abdominal abnormalities would be mainly caused by congenital malrotation of lower abdominal organs.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1639-1641
Number of pages3
JournalEuropean radiology
Volume11
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Agenesis of inferior vena cava
  • CT
  • Malrotation
  • Polysplenia
  • Semiannular pancreas

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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