Laparoscopic splenic cystectomy: A case report

Congenital epidermoid splenic cysts are very rare. They are known to become symptomatic as a consequence of enlargement, hemorrhage, rupture, or infection. Recent options in the treatment of splenic cysts have included percutaneous drainage, partial splenectomy, or open splenic cystectomy. The autho...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 1998-09, Vol.33 (9), p.1439-1440
Main Authors: Seshadri, Pieter A., Poenaru, Dan, Park, Adrian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Biological and medical sciences
Cystectomy - methods
Cysts - congenital
Cysts - surgery
Female
Humans
Laparoscopy
Liver, biliary tract, pancreas, portal circulation, spleen
Medical sciences
Splenic Diseases - congenital
Splenic Diseases - surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the digestive system
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Summary:Congenital epidermoid splenic cysts are very rare. They are known to become symptomatic as a consequence of enlargement, hemorrhage, rupture, or infection. Recent options in the treatment of splenic cysts have included percutaneous drainage, partial splenectomy, or open splenic cystectomy. The authors present the first report of a pediatric patient with a large epidermoid cyst of the spleen treated by laparoscopic partial cyst excision and omental packing. Follow-up at 1 year confirms no recurrence. Laparoscopy provides a minimal access method of obtaining pathological confirmation of diagnosis, reduction of cyst complications, and a short hospital stay, while preserving splenic function.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/S0022-3468(98)90032-X