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Splenic cyst presenting as a gastric mass.
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
|November 1, 1984
Summary
A rare splenic cyst mimicked a gastric mass in a bulimic teen. Surgery revealed a subcapsular splenic cyst compressing the stomach, highlighting unusual endoscopic findings.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Abdominal Imaging
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Submucosal gastric masses can present diagnostic challenges.
- Splenic cysts are uncommon and rarely cause gastric compression.