“…Focal splenic lesions (FSL) are relatively rare and are caused by a variety of benign and malignant etiologies [ 1 , 2 ].Studies from western countries have reported a preponderance of malignant etiologies causing FSL [ 1 , 2 ].However, in tropical countries like India, various benign infectious diseases, such as kala-azar, tuberculosis, and malaria, are responsible for the majority of FSL [ 3 ]. Correct diagnosis of etiologies causing FSL requires histological evaluation; previously, many of these patients required histological evaluation of a splenectomy specimen for correct diagnosis [ 4 ].However, with recent advances in imaging techniques, FSL are being accurately diagnosed using image-guided fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC).…”