Splenic epithelial cysts and splenomegaly: diagnosis and management

Splenomegaly is a common problem. In the absence of systemic illness or malignancy splenic cysts must be considered, especially the epithelial variety. For large cysts total splenectomy has long been recommended. Recognition of the risk of an overwhelming postsplenectomy infection (OPSI), especially...

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Published in:	Netherlands journal of medicine Vol. 53; no. 2; p. 80
Main Authors:	Hulzebos, C V, Leemans, R, Halma, C, de Vries, T W
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands 01-08-1998
Subjects:	Adolescent Adult Cysts - diagnosis Cysts - pathology Cysts - surgery Disease-Free Survival Epithelium - pathology Epithelium - surgery Humans Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Splenectomy - methods Splenomegaly - diagnosis Splenomegaly - pathology Splenomegaly - surgery Surgical Mesh Treatment Outcome
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Summary:	Splenomegaly is a common problem. In the absence of systemic illness or malignancy splenic cysts must be considered, especially the epithelial variety. For large cysts total splenectomy has long been recommended. Recognition of the risk of an overwhelming postsplenectomy infection (OPSI), especially in children, has led to spleen conserving surgery. We describe the use of an absorbable Vicryl net after partial splenectomy with total cystectomy in the management of splenic epithelial cysts.
ISSN:	0300-2977
DOI:	10.1016/S0300-2977(98)00057-6