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Splenic lymphangioma in adulthood: A case report.

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Splenic lymphangiomas are rare benign spleen tumors, infrequently diagnosed in adults. This case highlights a 56-year-old female with an incidentally found splenic lymphangioma, successfully treated with laparoscopic splenectomy.

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  • Surgical Oncology
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Primary splenic tumors are rare, with splenic lymphangiomas being an uncommon congenital malformation.
  • While typically seen in children, splenic lymphangiomas can occur in adults, often presenting asymptomatically or with vague symptoms.

Observation:

  • A 56-year-old female presented with chronic back pain, leading to the incidental discovery of a splenic mass via imaging.
  • The patient underwent laparoscopic splenectomy for the splenic mass.

Findings:

  • Histopathologic examination confirmed the splenic mass to be a splenic lymphangioma.
  • Post-splenectomy, the patient experienced resolution of her chronic back pain.

Implications:

  • Splenic lymphangiomas in adults are rare, posing diagnostic challenges, especially when asymptomatic.
  • Surgical intervention, such as splenectomy, is crucial for symptom relief, diagnosis confirmation, and complication prevention.