Congenital splenic cyst - a report of two cases

Authors
Sarihan, H Abes, M Yildiz, K Harova, G
Citation
H. Sarihan et al., Congenital splenic cyst - a report of two cases, S AFR J SUR, 37(2), 1999, pp. 45-47
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
ISSN journal
00382361 → ACNP
Volume
37
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
45 - 47
Database
ISI
SICI code
0038-2361(199905)37:2<45:CSC-AR>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
We report on two girls with large epidermoid splenic cysts. They presented with abdominal pain, fever, and non-bilious vomiting. In both cases the cys t was diagnosed by means of computer tomography and ultrasonography. One of the patients was successfully treated with partial splenectomy. In the oth er case percutaneous drainage was initially carried out, but this treatment was insufficient. Splenectomy was then performed.