Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation (SANT) is an uncommon non-tumorous disease of the spleen. The low morbidity and non-specific clinical symptoms of SANT might cause a misdiagnosis. The present study reported a case of a 31-year-old female with a SANT of the spleen. Findings on clinical manifestations and examinations, especially on contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), were carefully analyzed, and relevant literatures have also been reviewed.
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