Splenic cyst presenting as severe hydronephrosis in a pediatric patient.
Large cystic abdominal masses can represent a diagnostic dilemma despite advanced diagnostic and imaging techniques. We report a case of a large cystic mass initially managed as a giant ureteropelvic junction obstruction, but ultimately found to be a congenital splenic cyst. Focus is placed on the diagnostic evaluation of large cystic abdominal masses.
Reynolds
W Stuart
WS
Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637, USA. wsreynolds@uchicago.edu
Rapp
David E
DE
Lucioni
Alvaro
A
Msezane
Lambda P
LP
Feinstein
Kate A
KA
Close
Clare E
CE
D000293:Adolescent; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009403:Nephrostomy, Percutaneous / Q000379:methods; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D014567:Urography