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Splenic tumor
Introduction
Overview
Overview
A splenic tumor is a rare form of tumor that may be malignant or benign. Malignant forms include lymphoma and sarcoma.[1]
Lymphoma is the most common malignant splenic tumor.[2]
References
References
- ↑ Bisset (1 January 2008). Differential Diagnosis in Abdominal Ultrasound, 3/e. Elsevier India. pp. 208–. ISBN 978-81-312-1574-6. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
- ↑ Neal C. Dalrymple; John R. Leyendecker; Michael Oliphant (12 June 2009). Problem Solving in Abdominal Imaging. Elsevier Health Sciences. pp. 410–. ISBN 978-0-323-04353-3. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
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