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case_images: Enhanced CT scan of abdomen showing a well-defined rounded hyperattenuating soft tissue lesion inseparable from the posterior wall of the pancreatic tail measures 2 cm in diameter.
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case_images: During hospital course, he underwent CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast which revealed a small-sized mass originating from the medial part of the tail of the pancreas that was suspected to be an accessory spleen (Fig. 1).
case_images: Anterior and posterior images of the abdomen after administration of 925 MBq of technetium99 m sulfur colloid showing accessory spleen within the tail of the pancreas.
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case_images: Thus, a surgical team was consulted and a colloid scan was advised that confirmed accessory spleen originating from the tail of the pancreas (Fig. 2).