Laparoscopic excision of a giant splenic vascular tumor

Abstract The splenic vascular tumor referred to as a hemangioma is rare and typically presents as a small asymptomatic lesion. We report a case of a giant splenic cyst in a 13-year-old boy with abdominal distension. He underwent laparoscopic excision of the splenic cyst without complication. Patholo...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2012-07, Vol.47 (7), p.e21-e23
Main Authors: Knott, E. Marty, Valusek, Patricia A, St. Peter, Shawn D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Hemangioma
Hemangioma - diagnosis
Hemangioma - surgery
Humans
Laparoscopy
Male
Pediatrics
Spleen
Splenectomy - methods
Splenic cyst
Splenic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Splenic Neoplasms - surgery
Surgery
Vascular tumor
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Summary:Abstract The splenic vascular tumor referred to as a hemangioma is rare and typically presents as a small asymptomatic lesion. We report a case of a giant splenic cyst in a 13-year-old boy with abdominal distension. He underwent laparoscopic excision of the splenic cyst without complication. Pathology revealed a vascular tumor. At 15 months of follow-up, he continued to be asymptomatic, and abdominal ultrasound showed no recurrence of his disease. Laparoscopic excision of giant splenic cysts is a viable option in children, allowing for preservation of normal splenic tissue.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.03.054