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Littoral Cell Angioma: A Rare Cause of Pediatric Thrombocytopenia.

Authors :
Jasani, Mitul
Shah, Anirudh
Shah, Amar
Source :
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons; Jul-Sep2018, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p156-157, 2p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Littoral cell angioma is a rare primary splenic vascular tumor, originating from the littoral cells lining the red pulp sinuses of the spleen, with variable presentation. Here, we present the case of a 2-year-old male child presenting with chronic thrombocytopenia which resolved after splenectomy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09719261
Volume :
23
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
130506953
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/jiaps.JIAPS_214_17