Splenic cystic lymphangioma
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https://doi.org/10.31053/1853.0605.v67.n3.22632Keywords:
splenic cystic lymphangioma, surgical treatment, splenectomyAbstract
Splenic cystic lymphangioma is a very rare benign neoplasia characterized by cystic dilation of the lymphatic vessels of the splenic parenchyima. It may occur in the spleen only or in multiple organs. We describe the case of a 46 year-old female, with he diagnosis of splenic cystic lymphangioma. Its clinical manifestations include abdominal pain, especially in left upper quadrant pain, abdominal distension, loss of appetite. Physical examination showed no specific findings. Ultrasonography and CT scann imaging showed multiple cysts replacing the normal parenchyma of the spleen. We report herein the surgical significance of lymphangioma of the spleen from both diagnostic and also therapeutic aspects, and we discuss laparoscopic splenectomy as an effective procedure for an excision of a splenic tumor suspected to be benign. Histologic study after splenectomy confirmed the diagnosis of cystic lymphangioma of the spleen.Downloads
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