Splenic epithelial cyst.

Maham Yousuf; Uzma  Jalali; Shehnaz Imdad  Kehr

Author(s)

Maham Yousuf Department of Surgery, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan

Uzma Jalali Department of Surgery, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan

Shehnaz Imdad Kehr Department of Pathology, Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract

Cysts of spleen are rare entities. Congenital splenic cysts are even more uncommon comprising of only 10% of benign non-parasitic cysts. We report a case of 22 years old female who presented with history of 2 years abdominal pain and gradual distension. Ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) both were suggestive of splenic cyst. Laboratory tests show thrombocytopenia with platelets count of 97000 per cubic millimeter and anemia with hemoglobin 8.7 gram per deciliter. Serological tests were negative for parasitic infection. Splenectomy was done and the weight of the spleen was found to be 1.5 kilogram. Histopathological findings are consistent with splenic epithelial cyst. The aetiology, diagnostic modalities and treatment options are discussed in the case report.

Publication Details

Page(s) 245-246

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Published Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 21, Issue: 4, Year: 2011

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