title: Non parasitic splenic cyst: a case report.
abstract: Primary splenic cyst is a rare entity and majority of the cases are classified as epithelial cysts. They are uncommon, comprising only about 10% of benign non-parasitic cysts. Most of the cysts are asymptomatic, and they are incidental findings during abdominal ultrasonography. We report a case of 20 years old male who presented with 1 year history of mild abdominal pain and left upper quadrant fullness. Ultrasound and computed tomography (CT) both were suggestive of splenic cyst. Serological tests were negative for parasitic infection. Splenectomy was done. Histopathological findings are consistent with splenic epithelial cyst.
authors: Department of Surgery, SKIMS, India.
authors: Arif Hussain
authors: AH
authors: Sarmast
authors: Hakim Irfan
authors: HI
authors: Showkat
authors: Fazl Q
authors: FQ
authors: Parray
authors: Rubina
authors: R
authors: Lone
mesh_terms: D015746:Abdominal Pain / Q000209:etiology; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D004847:Epithelial Cells / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013156:Splenectomy; D013158:Splenic Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography; D055815:Young Adult