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Application of Laparoscopic Partial Splenectomy with Total Blood Flow Occlusion in Benign Splenic Lesions
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Huge Mesothelial Splenic Cyst
Anaam R Alhadeethi1,2, Steffy Terrance3, Mohamed E Hassan1,2,4
1AL Qassimi Women's and Children's Hospital (AQWCH), Sharjah, United Arab Emirate. (Drs. Alhadeethi, Hassan, and Ali).
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|September 19, 2025
Summary
A rare primary mesothelial splenic cyst was diagnosed in a pediatric patient. Surgical excision and partial splenectomy were successful, with no recurrence observed during follow-up.
Area of Science:
- Pathology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Splenic cysts are uncommon, classified as primary (true) or secondary (false) based on epithelial lining.
- The pathogenesis of primary splenic cysts, particularly the Mesothelial invagination theory, remains incompletely understood.
- Accurate diagnosis and surgical planning for large abdominal cysts, especially those originating from the spleen, pose significant challenges for clinicians.
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