Ruptured splenic epidermoid cyst: case report and imaging appearances.
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.
Spencer
N J
NJ
Department of Paediatric Radiology, Clarendon Wing, The General Infirmary at Leeds, Belmont Grove, Leeds LS2 9NS, UK.
Arthur
R J
RJ
Stringer
M D
MD
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*