title: [Splenic hydatid cyst. A report of 16 cases].
abstract: The authors' experience with splenic hydatidosis is presented. Sixteen cases, representing 3% of the hydatidosis treated surgically in our center, are reviewed. Pain in the left upper quadrant, splenomegaly and calcifications detected by simple abdominal radiology are the most suggestive indications. The definitive diagnosis is based on abdominal echography and CT scan, which have the greatest sensitivity and specificity. The treatment should be surgical, attempting to preserve as much splenic tissue as possible, although in our experience, it is infrequent that conservative treatment can be used due to massive involvement of the spleen.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Cirugía, Clínica Puerta de Hierro, Madrid.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Herrera Merino
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Abascal Morte
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Díaz del Río Botas
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Peñalver
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Colás Vicente
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sánchez Movilla
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Inchausti Teja
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D013156:Splenectomy; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Quiste hidatídico de bazo. Aportación de dieciséis casos.