Splenic epithelial cyst
JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2011; 21 (4): 245-246
in English
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ABSTRACT
Cysts of spleen are rare entities. Congenital splenic cysts are even more uncommon comprising of only 10% of benign non-parasitic cysts. We report a case of 22 years old female who presented with history of 2 years abdominal pain and gradual distension. Ultrasound and computed tomography [CT] both were suggestive of splenic cyst. Laboratory tests show thrombocytopenia with platelets count of 97000 per cubic millimeter and anemia with hemoglobin 8.7 gram per deciliter. Serological tests were negative for parasitic infection. Splenectomy was done and the weight of the spleen was found to be 1.5 kilogram. Histopathological findings were consistent with splenic epithelial cyst. The aetiology, diagnostic modalities and treatment options are discussed in the case report
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Spleen
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Splenectomy
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Splenic Diseases
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Epidermal Cyst
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Coll. Physicians Surg. Pak.
Year:
2011
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