Pancreatic impression of spleen

Facies pancreatica splenis

  • Latin synonym: Facies pancreatica lienalis
  • Synonym: Pancreatic surface of the spleen; Pancreatic area
  • Related terms: Pancreatic impression on spleen; Pancreatic impression on spleen (Visceral surface)

Definition

Antoine Micheau

Below the gastric impression of spleen, the visceral surface of the spleen is in contact with the tail of the pancreas, forming the pancreatic impression of spleen

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