title: An unusual presentation of post-traumatic pseudocyst of the spleen: case report.
abstract: Splenic pseudocysts are rare complications of abdominal trauma. Through rare, these lesions have been well-documented in the literature. According to current classification schemes, approximately 30% of all splenic cysts or pseudocysts result from direct abdominal trauma. The case report herein is an example of a splenic pseudocyst with an atypical presentation. The patient was evaluated and treated for progressive hypertension initially. Inability to control hypertension, and the appearance of symptoms suggesting intra-abdominal pathology prompted radiographic evaluation and surgical consultation. Prompt resolution of the hypertension followed operative resection of the splenic pseudocyst.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, UAB Station 35294-0007, USA.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D002648:Child; D003560:Cysts / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*