Giant splenic pseudocyst, a rare aetiology of abdominal tumor: a case report

Splenic pseudocysts are nonparasitic cyst without epithelial lining. We report this case especially by its way of revelation, its large size and its per operative presentation which needed total splenectomy. To this opportunity, we discuss the diagnostic procedure and therapeutic indications. A twen...

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Published in:Cases journal 2010-01, Vol.3 (1), p.16-16, Article 16
Main Authors: Cissé, Mamadou, Konaté, Ibrahima, Ka, Ousmane, Dieng, Madieng, Dia, Abdarahmane, Touré, Cheikh T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Diagnosis
Health aspects
Patient outcomes
Splenectomy
Splenic diseases
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Summary:Splenic pseudocysts are nonparasitic cyst without epithelial lining. We report this case especially by its way of revelation, its large size and its per operative presentation which needed total splenectomy. To this opportunity, we discuss the diagnostic procedure and therapeutic indications. A twenty-year old Senegalese woman, was admitted with a three-month history of spontaneous abdominal mass associated with a pain. Ultrasonography and CT scan found the giant splenic pseudocyst with a diameter of 20 cm which needed a total splenectomy by median laparotomy. Usually, symptomless splenic cysts are untreated. When surgical treatment is indicated, recommendations are to preserve splenic parenchyma by partial splenectomy or fenestration especially by laparoscopy. Total splenectomy retains some guidance.
ISSN:1757-1626
1757-1626
DOI:10.1186/1757-1626-3-16