Foetal and neonatal splenic cyst-like lesions. US follow-up of seven cases

Pediatr Radiol. 1995;25(5):360-2. doi: 10.1007/BF02021703.

Abstract

Seven cases of small, asymptomatic splenic cyst-like lesions (CLL) diagnosed in foetuses and neonates are reported. None of these CLL was operated on; three completely disappeared. Such a complete regression has never been described before. A more conservative app approach to such lesions is suggested in order to prevent the possible complications of inappropriate interventional therapy.

MeSH terms

  • Cysts / congenital
  • Cysts / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Pregnancy
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Splenic Diseases / congenital
  • Splenic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*