Abstract | BACKGROUND/AIM: Primary splenic cysts are relatively uncommon and in the majority of cases are classified as epithelial cysts which are more frequent in young patients. Most of them are asymptomatic, and they are found incidentally during imaging techniques or laparotomy. We report two rare cases of patients with epithelial splenic cysts as an incidental finding during emergency laparotomy for splenic rupture. MATERIALS AND METHOD: CONCLUSION: Epithelial splenic cysts are a rare entity and they can be an incidental finding during the surgical treatment of a spleen rupture and haemoperitoneum. These cysts may be a predisposing factor to splenic rupture in cases of increased intraabdominal pressure or blunt abdominal trauma.
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Authors | G Fragandreas, S Papadopoulos, I Gerogiannis, C Spyridis, D Tsantilas, I Venizelos, T Gerasimidis |
Journal | Chirurgia (Bucharest, Romania : 1990)
(Chirurgia (Bucur))
2011 Jul-Aug
Vol. 106
Issue 4
Pg. 519-22
ISSN: 1221-9118 [Print] Romania |
PMID | 21991879
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Abdominal Injuries
(complications)
- Adult
- Aged
- Epidermal Cyst
(complications)
- Humans
- Incidental Findings
- Male
- Splenectomy
- Splenic Diseases
(complications)
- Splenic Rupture
(etiology, surgery)
- Treatment Outcome
- Wounds, Nonpenetrating
(complications)
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