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Splenic mesothelial cyst: a case report.
- Source :
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Romanian Medical Journal . 2023, Vol. 70 Issue 4, p192-194. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Splenic cyst was first described by Andral in 1929. Splenic cysts are divided into 2 groups as parasitic and non-parasitic. Splenic mesothelial cyst (SMC) is a rare form of splenic cysts, and its incidence is not known exactly. It is frequently observed in children and young adults. In this case report, a 21-year-old male patient who underwent laparoscopic splenectomy with a diagnosis of symptomatic splenic cyst is discussed. Total splenectomy was decided because of the splenic cyst localization in the splenic hilus. Laparoscopic splenectomy was performed to the patient. SMC is a rare primary splenic cyst and is usually asymptomatic. It is often detected incidentally by imaging modalities. Symptomatic cysts with a size of more than 5 cm should be treated. Spleen sparing techniques are accepted as the current treatment option. In this case report, a young adult patient who underwent laparoscopic splenectomy for symptomatic SMC is discussed in the light of the literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CYSTS (Pathology)
*YOUNG adults
*SPLENECTOMY
*SPLEEN
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 12205478
- Volume :
- 70
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Romanian Medical Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176396513
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.37897/RMJ.2023.4.9