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Giant Intraparenchymal Splenic Cyst Causing Massive Splenomegaly: Case Report and Surgical Management
Christian Ballardo Medina1, Jaime Matus Rojas1, Rodolfo Lopez Hernandez1
1General Surgery, Institute of Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE), Autonomous University of Sinaloa (UAS), Culiacán, MEX.
Cureus
|July 10, 2026
Summary
Giant intraparenchymal splenic cysts are exceptionally rare. This case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of managing massive splenomegaly caused by a large splenic cyst in a young adult.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Splenic cysts are uncommon, with intraparenchymal subtypes being particularly rare.
- Giant intraparenchymal splenic cysts pose significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.