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Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults

Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults

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[Splenic pseudocyst: a rare condition].

P Grube-Pagola¹, A S Cadena-Castillo, S G Ortiz-Navarrete

¹Consultorio de Anatomía Patológica y Patología Pediátrica, Veracruz, Veracruz.

Revista De Gastroenterologia De Mexico

|April 29, 2010

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A rare splenic pseudocyst, likely from prior trauma, was diagnosed in a teenager presenting with splenomegaly. Surgical removal confirmed a collagenous cyst wall, resolving symptoms.

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Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults

Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults

Published on: February 28, 2025

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Medicine
Radiology
Pathology

Background:

Splenic cysts are rare, classified as true or secondary (pseudocysts).
Splenic pseudocysts often result from trauma, infection, or infarction.
Clinical symptoms vary, ranging from asymptomatic to compression-related issues.

Observation:

A 14-year-old female presented with splenomegaly and abdominal pain after minor trauma.
A large (12x10x8 cm) cystic lesion was identified in the upper splenic pole via CT scan.
History revealed a significant fall three years prior.

Findings:

Laparotomy and splenectomy were performed.
Histological analysis revealed a cyst wall composed of dense collagen without epithelial lining.
The patient recovered fully and remains asymptomatic.

Implications:

This case highlights a rare presentation of a splenic pseudocyst secondary to remote trauma.
It underscores the importance of considering trauma history in the diagnosis of splenic cystic lesions.
Surgical intervention can lead to complete resolution of symptoms for splenic pseudocysts.