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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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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).
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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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).