A splenic infarct occurs when the vascular supply for the spleen becomes occluded leading to tissue hypoxia and necrosis. It can be the result of either arterial or venous compromise, and it is associated with multiple of disease states. The most common etiologies include malignancy, hypercoagulable disorders, and embolic disorders. It is also common that<unk> s are the presenting signs of a previously unknown condition. Patients can be asymptomatic, however, most develop left upper quadrant abdominal pain.<unk>  is often diagnosed with computed tomography. Splenic infarcts can be managed medically, however, surgical intervention is indicated if the patient develops complications including hemorrhage, rupture, abscess, or pseudocyst.
Splenic infarction
Splenic rupture
Splenic abscess
Splenic tumor
Splenic disease
Mesenteric ischemia
Intestinal ischemia
Pancreatic trauma