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

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Giant epithelial splenic cyst.

Jin-ping Ma1, Shi-rong Cai, Kai-ming Wu

  • 1Department of Gastrointestinal & Pancreatic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510080, China. majinp@gmail.com

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Giant epithelial splenic cysts are rare surgical findings. This case highlights a massive 3000 ml cyst in a young woman, emphasizing the potential for significant asymptomatic splenic pathology.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Pathology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Splenic cysts are uncommon, with primary epithelial cysts being exceptionally rare.
  • Most splenic cysts remain asymptomatic until they reach a large size.

Observation:

  • A case report details a 25-year-old woman presenting with a giant epithelial splenic cyst.
  • The cyst contained approximately 3000 ml of clear-yellow fluid.
  • The resected spleen measured 205 x 192 x 137 mm and weighed 4000 g.

Findings:

  • This represents one of the largest reported epithelial splenic cysts.
  • The cyst's significant size led to its incidental detection.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare splenic pathologies in diagnosis.
  • Large splenic cysts can present as significant masses requiring surgical intervention.
  • Further research into the etiology and management of giant splenic cysts is warranted.