Introduction: Splenic localisation of sarcoidosis is common but rare as unique location. We report a case diagnosed by US-guided biopsy.
Observation: A 42-year-old woman presented atypic and recidivant epigastric pain. Abdominal ultrasound showed splenic hypoechoic nodules not characterizable with CT or MRI. PET-CT revealed hypermetabolism without any other abnormal metabolic activity. US-guided biopsy with small needle achieved diagnosis of isolated splenic sarcoidosis.
Conclusion: Diagnosis of splenic nodular sarcoidosis can be challenging without any other localization. Splenic biopsy achieved diagnosis. This procedure is associated with a low risk of complications - in particular hemorragic ones. Diagnostic splenectomy should be an exceptional intervention.
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