Epidermoid cyst in a wandering spleen

Pediatr Surg Int. 1998 Nov;14(1-2):113-5. doi: 10.1007/s003830050454.

Abstract

A wandering spleen and splenic cysts are uncommon conditions in children. A combination of both entities has only rarely been reported in the literature. Another case of this complex pathology in 12-year-old girl is presented. She was initially referred for evaluation of a large abdominal mass. Diagnostic studies raised the suspicion of a hematoma in an abnormally located spleen, but the definitive diagnosis was established at laparotomy. Successful surgical management consisted of total cystectomy and splenopexy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Epidermal Cyst / complications*
  • Epidermal Cyst / diagnosis
  • Epidermal Cyst / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Spleen / abnormalities*
  • Splenic Diseases / complications*
  • Splenic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Splenic Diseases / surgery