Primary epithelial splenic cyst: A rare encounter
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Date
2019-12
Authors
Kala, PS
Azad, S
Sharma, T
Acharya, S
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Publisher
Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists
Abstract
Splenic cysts are rare with an overall incidence of 0.07% in a large autopsy series and 0.5% among all the splenectomies done. The parasitic splenic cysts, usually caused by Echinococcus granulosus, account for 60% of all primary splenic cysts. The primary epithelial cysts account for 10% of all splenic cysts. We report a case of 30-year-old female presenting with left upper abdominal pain and heaviness. Computed tomography revealed a multiloculated cyst in spleen. Hydatid serology was negative. Total splenectomy was done. Histopathological evaluation was done and a diagnosis of primary epithelial splenic cyst was given.
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Keywords
Epithelial, primary, splenic cyst
Citation
Kala PS, Azad S, Sharma T, Acharya S. Primary epithelial splenic cyst: A rare encounter. Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology. 2019 Dec; 62(4): 605-607