title: Ruptured splenic epidermoid cyst: case report and imaging appearances.
abstract: Traumatic rupture of a splenic epidermoid cyst is a rare but recognised cause of "acute abdomen" in a child. We describe such a case occurring after very minor trauma, show the influence that imaging had in making an accurate diagnosis, and discuss how this influenced clinical management.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Radiology, Clarendon Wing, The General Infirmary at Leeds, Belmont Grove, Leeds LS2 9NS, UK.
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Spencer
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Arthur
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Stringer
mesh_terms: D000006:Abdomen, Acute / Q000209:etiology; D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*