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Splenic lymphangioma in adulthood: A case report.
Anthony Perez1, Mary Ellen C Perez2, Ann Camille Yuga3
1Department of Surgery, University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital, Philippines; Division of Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital, Philippines.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|February 23, 2020
Summary
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.
Area of Science:
- 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.
