title: [Dysontogenetic cysts of the spleen].
abstract: The classification of splenic cysts and the uncertainties surrounding this topic are discussed. Note is taken of the distinction between parasitic and non-parasitic cysts, special reference being made to dysontogenetic pictures presenting as dermoid and epidermoid cysts, associated with dermo-opidermal inclusions in the splenic tissue. The histological, clinical and diagnostic features of such cysts are explained and some opinions are put forward with respect to their treatment.
authors.affiliation: Ospedale Maria Vittoria di Torino, I Divisione di Chirurgia Generale e Ginecologia.
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authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Ciccolini
mesh_terms: D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000145:classification* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology