Publication: Splenic Epidermoid Cyst
Date
2007
Article Type
Case Report
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
1812-2027
Volume Title
Pages
Pages: 250 - 252
Publisher
Kathmandu University
Abstract
Splenic epidermoid cyst is a rare cystic disease affecting the spleen. We report a young male who presented with a
painless abdominal lump. Ultrasonography and CT scan of abdomen showed a huge cystic lesion of obscure origin.
At laparotomy a huge cyst was found to be arising from the superior pole of the spleen, and its removal necessitated
splenectomy. Histopathological findings were consistent with splenic epidermoid cyst. The aetiopathology and
different treatment modalities of splenic cysts are discussed.
Key words: splenic cyst, epidermoid cyst, pseudocyst, splenectomy
Description
Maskey P, Rupakheti S, Regmi R, Adhikary S, Agrawal CS
Department of Surgery, B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan