Spleen ultrasound elastography: a new tool in the assessment of liver diseases – a literature review
Clinical Department of Infectious Diseases and Hepatology, Medical University of Łódź, Łódź, Poland
Clin Exp HEPATOL 2026; 12, 3:
In recent years, new reports and studies have emerged describing spleen elastography as a novel and useful tool that may support diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making in patients with liver diseases. An increasing number of studies indicate potential groups of patients in whom spleen elastography may be of value. Therefore, this article provides a comprehensive literature review of current evidence and the most recent clinical guidelines regarding the use of spleen elastography in patients with liver diseases.
Keywords
liver cirrhosis, chronic liver disease, spleen elastography, spleen stiffness measurement
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