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Large Splenic Cyst: A Rare Presentation
Amrit Pal Singh Rana1, Sudhir Khichy1, Harkanwalpreet Kaur2
1Surgery, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, Faridkot, IND.
Cureus
|April 16, 2021
Summary
Cystic lesions of the spleen are rare, often asymptomatic findings. This case highlights the surgical treatment of a large splenic cyst in a young female patient.
Area of Science:
- Surgical pathology
- Abdominal imaging
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Splenic cysts are uncommon pathologies, classified as parasitic or nonparasitic.
- Nonparasitic cysts include primary (true, congenital, epidermoid, epithelial) and secondary (pseudocysts).
- Primary splenic cysts are exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- Splenic cysts are frequently discovered incidentally during imaging studies due to their typically asymptomatic nature.
- A case involving a 19-year-old female patient with a significant splenic cyst is presented.
Findings:
- The presented case involved a large splenic cyst requiring surgical intervention.
- The treatment modality employed was open splenectomy.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the understanding of rare splenic cyst presentations and management.
- Surgical intervention remains a viable option for large or symptomatic splenic cysts.
- Further research into the etiology and optimal management of primary splenic cysts is warranted.
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