Tc-99m–Labeled RBC Scintigraphy and Splenic Hemangioma

Abstract

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic value of RBC scintigraphy in the evaluation of possible splenic hemangioma. MATERIALS AND METHODS: RBC scintigraphy was performed on a patient with an incidental finding of a splenic mass on computed tomographic scanning. Early and delayed planar and SPECT images were obtained. RESULTS: Delayed images revealed blood pooling of the splenic mass. This finding is similar to the characteristics seen in RBC scintigraphy for hepatic hemangioma. CONCLUSION: RBC scintigraphy may be useful in the evaluation of possible splenic hemangioma.