Epidermoid cyst of the spleen successfully treated by marsupialization

Nonparasitic splenic cysts, although rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of persistent vague upper abdominal pain in children and young adults. These cysts, which are less common than traumatic pseudocysts, include hemangiomas, dermoids, lymphangiomas, and, as in the present cas...

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Published inClinical pediatrics Vol. 26; no. 4; p. 203
Main Authors Sullivan, C A, Konefal, Jr, S H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.04.1987
Subjects
Adolescent
Epidermal Cyst - diagnosis
Epidermal Cyst - etiology
Epidermal Cyst - surgery
Female
Humans
Splenic Diseases - diagnosis
Splenic Diseases - etiology
Splenic Diseases - surgery
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Summary:Nonparasitic splenic cysts, although rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of persistent vague upper abdominal pain in children and young adults. These cysts, which are less common than traumatic pseudocysts, include hemangiomas, dermoids, lymphangiomas, and, as in the present case, epidermoid variants. Ultrasound is diagnostic. The pathogenesis of these lesions remains obscure. While some continue to advocate splenectomy as definitive treatment, an operation with splenic salvage should be possible, even in centrally located lesions.
ISSN:0009-9228
DOI:10.1177/000992288702600414