[ splenic angioma in children: a case report]
Revue Maghrebine de Pediatrie [La]. 2007; 17 (1): 43-46
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ABSTRACT
The splenic angioma is a rare benign tumor, not very symptomatic and often of fortuitous discovery. The surgical treatment is essential for the bulky lesions which involve a significant risk of rupture and hemoperitonium. We report the observation of a eight years old girl at which the splenic angioma was discovered in a fortuitous way at the time of an ultrasonography required in the assessment of a urinary tract infection. The abdominal computed tomography scan confirmed the diagnosis by showing an hypodense lesion well limited with intense raising aftercontrast injection. The fear of a rupture made pose the indication of a partial splenectomy with simple continuations
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
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Francés
Revista:
Rev. Maghreb. Pediatr.
Año:
2007
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