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Application of Laparoscopic Partial Splenectomy with Total Blood Flow Occlusion in Benign Splenic Lesions
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Published on: December 20, 2024

Primary perisplenic hydatid cyst.

Muhammad Ashraf Sharif1, Asad Mahmood, Badar Murtaza

  • 1Department of Pathology, Combined Military Hospital, Bahawalnagar. ashrafof@gmail.com

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|June 3, 2009
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Hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus tapeworms, rarely presents as a primary splenic cyst. This case highlights a rare instance of a splenic hydatid cyst in a young male, successfully treated with surgery and medication.

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Application of Laparoscopic Partial Splenectomy with Total Blood Flow Occlusion in Benign Splenic Lesions
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Area of Science:

  • Medical Parasitology
  • Abdominal Imaging
  • Surgical Case Report

Background:

  • Splenic hydatid disease, a parasitic infection caused by Echinococcus tapeworms, is an uncommon condition.
  • Primary involvement of the spleen as the initial site of hydatid disease is rare, even in endemic areas, with an incidence of 0.5-4%.

Observation:

  • A 21-year-old male presented with left hypochondrium discomfort and splenomegaly.
  • Investigations revealed marked eosinophilia, positive serum IgM Echinococcus antibodies, and ultrasonographic evidence of a septated splenic hilar cyst.

Findings:

  • Surgical removal of the perisplenic cyst and spleen allowed for histopathological confirmation of a hydatid cyst.
  • The cyst exhibited an acellular fibrous wall with a germinal layer and scolices.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare parasitic infections like splenic hydatid disease in the differential diagnosis of splenomegaly.
  • Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention, followed by antiparasitic treatment (Albendazole), are crucial for successful management.