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

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

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Splenic epithelial cyst.

Maham Yousuf¹, Uzma Jalali, Shehnaz Imdad Kehr

¹Department of Surgery, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi. mahyou81@yahoo.com

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP

|April 2, 2011

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This case report details a rare congenital splenic cyst in a young woman presenting with abdominal pain and distension. Splenectomy revealed a large splenic epithelial cyst, highlighting diagnostic and treatment considerations for this uncommon condition.

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

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

Published on: December 20, 2024

Area of Science:

Medicine
Pathology
Radiology

Background:

Splenic cysts are rare, with congenital types accounting for only 10% of benign non-parasitic cysts.
This case highlights the diagnostic challenges and management of a large congenital splenic cyst.

Observation:

A 22-year-old female presented with a two-year history of abdominal pain and distension.
Imaging studies, including ultrasound and computed tomography (CT), indicated a splenic cyst.
Laboratory findings revealed thrombocytopenia (platelets 97,000/mm³) and anemia (hemoglobin 8.7 g/dL).

Findings:

Splenectomy was performed, with the spleen weighing 1.5 kg.
Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a splenic epithelial cyst.
Serological tests excluded parasitic etiologies.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering congenital splenic cysts in young patients with unexplained abdominal symptoms.
Effective diagnosis relies on a combination of imaging modalities and laboratory tests.
Surgical intervention, such as splenectomy, remains a primary treatment option for symptomatic large splenic cysts.