Abstract: Objective To assess CT manifestations and diagnostic value in splenic tuberculosis.Methods To analysis CT findings in 25 cases with splenic tuberculosis proved by clinical examinations retrospectively.There were 15 men and 10 women with ages ranging from 16 to 52 years old,and the median age was 25 years old.Results 25 cases with splenic tuberculosis can be divided as apostematic,miliary,incorporated and calcified types.The outlines of these lesions were vague when plain scanning.After enhancement,these lesions were clear with irregular rims.Conclusion When patients have typical manifestations mentioned above,and they are younger and diagnosed as pulmonary or/and extrapulmonary tuberculosis,splenic tuberculosis should be considered.

Key words: Tuberculosis,splenic, Tomography,X-ray computed