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Splenic cyst

B J Birmole1, B K Kulkarni, M M Vaidya

  • 1Dept of Paediatric Surgery, KEM Hospital and Seth GS Medical College, Parel, Bombay, Maharashtra.

Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
|January 1, 1993
PubMed
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A boy with a splenic cyst, a fluid-filled sac on the spleen, was successfully treated with splenectomy. This surgery removed the spleen due to a large, infected cyst near the spleen's hilum.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Abdominal Imaging
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Splenic cysts are rare, fluid-filled sacs within the spleen.
  • They can be congenital or acquired, presenting diagnostic challenges.
  • Infection and involvement of the splenic hilum can complicate management.

Observation:

  • An 11-year-old male presented with a palpable cystic mass in the left hypochondrium.
  • Initial evaluation suggested a splenic origin for the mass.
  • The cyst was noted to be large and involved the splenic hilum.

Findings:

  • Diagnostic imaging confirmed a large splenic cyst.
  • The cyst was infected, posing a risk of further complications.
  • Surgical exploration revealed the cyst's extensive involvement of the splenic hilum.

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Implications:

  • Splenectomy remains a viable option for large, infected splenic cysts, especially those involving the hilum.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in pediatric splenic cyst management.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering splenic pathology in pediatric abdominal masses.