Giant nonparasitic splenic cyst

A case report

Authors

  • Enrique Escocia Gutiérrez Universidad Libre
  • Nelson Zúñiga ruales Universidad Libre

Keywords:

Splenic cyst, Epidermoid cyst, Splenectomy

Abstract

Non-parasitic splenic cysts are rare benign entity. Its etiology is unclear, its clinical manifestations are rare and of- ten are discovered incidentally on physical examination or imaging of the abdomen. This clinical case corresponds to a young girl with giant epidermoid cyst treated with open splenectomy. In addition to the report, we reviewed recent literature.

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Published

2011-12-01

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