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Chicken fancier's spleen

G Morris-Stiff1, M Foster

  • 1Department of Surgery, East Glamorgan General Hospital, Pontypridd, UK.

International Journal of Clinical Practice
|September 23, 1998
PubMed
Summary
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A rare splenic epidermoid cyst in a chicken breeder became infected with Salmonella, leading to emergency surgery. Early diagnosis and splenectomy are crucial for recovery and preventing sepsis.

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Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Splenic epidermoid cysts are rare congenital lesions.
  • They often present with vague symptoms or as incidental findings.

Observation:

  • A chicken breeder presented with a tender left upper quadrant mass and septicemia.
  • The condition was caused by zoonotic Salmonella enteritidis infection of a primary splenic cyst.

Findings:

  • Ultrasound confirmed the cystic nature of the swelling.
  • Computed tomography assessed the anatomy.
  • The patient underwent laparotomy and splenectomy for treatment.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and surgical intervention for infected splenic cysts.
  • Prophylaxis against overwhelming post-splenectomy sepsis is essential for patient management.