Abstract
The splenic vascular tumor referred to as a hemangioma is rare and typically presents as a small asymptomatic lesion. We report a case of
a giant splenic cyst in a 13-year-old boy with abdominal distension. He underwent
laparoscopic excision of the splenic cyst without complication. Pathology revealed
a vascular tumor. At 15 months of follow-up, he continued to be asymptomatic, and
abdominal ultrasound showed no recurrence of his disease. Laparoscopic excision of
giant splenic cysts is a viable option in children, allowing for preservation of normal
splenic tissue.
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Publication history
Accepted:
March 19,
2012
Received in revised form:
March 12,
2012
Received:
October 13,
2011
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