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    • Gastroenterology
    • Abdominal Imaging
    • Surgical Pathology

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    • Splenic cysts are uncommon in the US but prevalent in Echinococcus-endemic areas.
    • Cysts are classified as true (parasitic/nonparasitic) or pseudocysts (trauma-related).
    • Current classification may require revision due to overlapping cyst features.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the classification, diagnosis, and management of splenic cysts.
    • To highlight the increasing prevalence and evolving treatment strategies for splenic cysts.
    • To emphasize the shift towards splenic conservation.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on splenic cyst classification and management.
    • Analysis of diagnostic trends, including increased use of abdominal imaging.
    • Examination of treatment evolution from splenectomy to conservative approaches.

    Main Results:

    • Prevalence of splenic cysts has risen due to widespread abdominal imaging and nonoperative trauma management.
    • Historical treatment focused on total splenectomy, but spleen conservation is now prioritized.
    • Advances in diagnostic testing and localization facilitate splenic preservation efforts.

    Conclusions:

    • Splenic cyst classification may need updating.
    • Modern management emphasizes spleen conservation over splenectomy.
    • Improved diagnostic tools enhance the feasibility of preserving splenic function.