Splenic epithelial cyst mistaken with Hydatid cyst: A case report

• Published in: International journal of surgery case reports Vol. 53; pp. 21 - 24
• Main Authors: A. Sleiman, Youssef, Bohlok, Ali, El-Khoury, Melody, Demetter, Pieter, Zalcman, Marc, El Nakadi, Issam
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01.01.2018; Elsevier
• Subjects: Hydatid cyst; Spleen conserving surgery; Splenic epithelial cysts; Hydatid cyst; Splenic epithelial cysts; Spleen conserving surgery

•Cystic lesions of the spleen are rare pathology with epithelial cyst being the most common type.•The radiologic imaging may be commonly misleading and non-conclusive and the definitive diagnosis is made on histopathology.•Splenic epithelial cyst should be kept in the differential diagnosis of a spl...