[A case of nodular perisplenitis. Considerations on laparoscopic diagnosis]

A primary nodular perisplenitis identified by laparoscopy is presented. After splenectomy, histological sections showed that the nodes penetrated the total thickness of the external layer but not the internal layer of the spleen. Furthermore, the nodes consisted of histiocytic-type elements separated by network of connective tissue. The value of laparoscopy is discussed.