Abdomen Sonography: Spleen Trauma-related Abnormalities - Video Lesson

Hey, everyone, and welcome back to today's lesson on Spleen Trauma Related Abnormalities. In this lesson, we'll explore the normal anatomy of the spleen, then dive into trauma related findings. We'll also discuss sonographic technique and how to correlate findings with the mechanism of injury and clinical indications. Let's get started. Let's begin with a quick review of the spleen's anatomy. The spleen is an intraperitoneal organ located in the left upper quadrant, tucked beneath the diaphragm and protected in part by the lower ribs. It lies posterior and lateral to the stomach and anterior to the left kidney. Sonographically, the spleen has a homogeneous, medium level echotexture that is slightly more echogenic than the liver in most individuals. The splenic hilum, which houses the splenic artery and vein, is a critical landmark during trauma evaluation. In trauma settings, the