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Epidermoid cyst in a wandering spleen
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Wroclaw University of Medicine, M. Sklodowska 52, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland.
Pediatric Surgery International
|January 9, 1999
Summary
A rare case of wandering spleen with splenic cysts in a 12-year-old girl is presented. Surgical intervention, including cyst removal and spleen fixation, successfully treated the abdominal mass.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Abdominal Imaging
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Wandering spleen and splenic cysts are rare pediatric conditions.
- Combined presentation is exceptionally uncommon.
- Diagnosis often requires advanced imaging and surgical exploration.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old girl presented with a large abdominal mass.
- Initial imaging suggested a splenic hematoma in an ectopic spleen.
- Definitive diagnosis confirmed wandering spleen with multiple splenic cysts.
Findings:
- Surgical laparotomy was performed for diagnosis and management.
- The patient underwent total cystectomy to remove splenic cysts.
- Splenopexy was performed to secure the abnormally located spleen.
Implications:
- This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of rare splenic pathologies in children.
- Successful surgical management of combined wandering spleen and splenic cysts is demonstrated.
- Effective treatment involves cyst excision and splenic fixation to prevent complications.