Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation of the spleen: clinical, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging characteristics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation (SANT) of the spleen is a benign, vasculogenic lesion with unclear etiology. Despite increased recognition of its imaging features, the rates of imaging misinterpretation and unnecessary surgery for SANT remain high, and a possible association with benign and malignant tumors have been suggested. This study aimed to systematically analyze the clinical and imaging characteristics of SANT to improve clinician and radiologist knowledge, reduce overtreatment, and increase the awareness of potential concomitant diseases in other organs.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study consecutively sampled medical records from The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine between January 2012 and June 2024, ulti

SUBMITTER: Xiang XL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11948392 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature