Partial splenectomy for splenic cyst: a case report and literature review.
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ABSTRACT
Splenic cysts are very rare. They were traditionally treated by splenectomy. The recognition of post-splenectomy complications has led to emphasis on conservative techniques. We present a thirteen year old girl with epithelial splenic cyst treated by partial splenectomy. The post-operative CT scan after two weeks confirmed the residual splenic tissue.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Splenectomy
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Splenic Diseases
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Female
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Humans
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Adolescent
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Cysts
Language:
English
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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