Primary cysts of the spleen: apropos 3 cases with a review of the literature

The splenic cyst occurs rarely, is benign and often asymptomatic. Surgery is the therapy of choice as soon as the size reaches 2 centimeters. Following the exclusion of an echinococcus infection, the cyst can be treated either by complete resection or by fenestration. Recently laparoscopy has been d...

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Published inAnnali italiani di chirurgia Vol. 69; no. 6; p. 783
Main Authors Fusetti, C, Maggiore, D, Reilly, I, Ferrazzini, G, Produit, S, Donati, D, Biegger, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageItalian
Published Italy 01.11.1998
Subjects
Adult
Child
Cysts - complications
Cysts - diagnosis
Cysts - surgery
Female
Humans
Laparotomy
Male
Spleen - diagnostic imaging
Spleen - surgery
Splenic Diseases - complications
Splenic Diseases - diagnosis
Splenic Diseases - surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Ultrasonography
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Summary:The splenic cyst occurs rarely, is benign and often asymptomatic. Surgery is the therapy of choice as soon as the size reaches 2 centimeters. Following the exclusion of an echinococcus infection, the cyst can be treated either by complete resection or by fenestration. Recently laparoscopy has been demonstrated to be a useful alternative to open surgery in the treatment of selected splenic cysts. We report 3 cases successfully operated with conventional surgical procedures and, based on the literature, we review the history, the physical signs, the investigations and the surgical procedures.
ISSN:0003-469X