splenic cyst

BACKGROUND: Wandering spleen (or ectopic spleen) refers to a hyper-mobile spleen resulting in its displacement from the normal anatomical position to usually in the lower abdominal or pelvic cavity. While ultrasound is often the first radiological modality used, Computed Tomography (CT) shows a clear picture and aides to reach a diagnosis. In circumstances where appropriate imaging modalities are not available, or the operator is inexperienced, diagnosis of wandering spleen can be missed...

Pancreatic pseudocysts are benign lesions that typically originate within the pancreatic parenchyma, or peripancreatic tissue. They commonly occur following recurrent episodes of pancreatitis or trauma. In this article, we present a case of a giant pancreatic pseudocyst with unusual trans-spatial extensions and spontaneous size decrement in a 40-year-old male patient with a history of alcohol abuse. He presented with chronic epigastric pain, and a physical examination showed only mild abdominal tenderness. Initial computed tomography showed a giant (18...

Drug-resistant tuberculosis is a noteworthy threat to public health, especially in high-burden countries. Management of these types of tuberculosis is lengthy and associated with a number of adverse drug reactions. Pre-extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis is a serious type of disease that is caused by the strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis that are resistant to either rifampicin or both, i.e., rifampicin and isoniazid, and resistant to any fluoroquinolones. A splenic hydatid cyst is relatively rare and has never been reported in a case of pre-extensively drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis...

INTRODUCTION: Hydatosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by echinococcosis larval infection. South America, Africa, the Middle East, South Europe, India, and Australia are endemic to this disease. Splenic involvement is a rare and complicated hydatid disease presentation. A splenic hydatid cyst is an infrequent clinical occurrence, even in regions where the disease is endemic. CASE PRESENTATION: A 16-year-old male, having a background of mild abdominal trauma and non-resolving dull abdominal pain attended a paediatric surgical outpatient office and following a thorough examination, was diagnosed with a giant solitary isolated splenic hydatid cyst...

Splenic cysts are a rare clinical finding, often discovered incidentally during imaging for unrelated conditions. These cysts can be congenital or acquired and may present with symptoms such as vague abdominal pain. This case report describes a 25-year-old female with no significant personal medical history but a family history indicative of a predisposition to lymphoma. She presented with epigastric pain, nausea, and anorexia. Upon examination, a palpable mass was detected in the left upper quadrant. Advanced diagnostic imaging, including computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, identified a large benign cystic lesion at the splenic hilum...

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Primary (isolated) splenic hydatid cyst is rare and accounts for less than 2 % of hydatid patients, even in endemic regions. Diagnosis of splenic hydatid cyst can be challenging due to the rarity of the condition and its nonspecific symptoms. Surgery is the mainstay of treatment. This case report discusses management options for such a rare condition. CASE PRESENTATION: We present a 33-year-old female patient with abdominal pain for six months and splenomegaly...

Splenogonadal fusion is a rare, benign congenital malformation characterized by the association of splenic tissue and gonads (typically testicles). It is a condition of male predominance and can be classified into two types: continuous, if the spleen and gonad are united by a splenic cord or fibrous tissue, or discontinuous. Splenogonadal fusion is often associated with other congenital anomalies such as cryptorchidism, limb defects, and micrognathia. Differential diagnosis can be difficult and includes inguinal hernia, spermatic cord cyst, cryptorchidism, or testicular mass...

Splenic cysts are uncommon and are classified as primary cysts or secondary cysts based on the presence or absence of an intact epithelial lining, respectively. Epidermoid cysts have an epithelial lining of stratified squamous epithelium and have been reported in normal and intra-pancreatic accessory spleens. An 18-year-old girl presented with a symptomatic, uncomplicated splenic cyst causing massive splenomegaly and symptoms due to mass effect. Peripheral cytopaenias and lymphoproliferative neoplasm were excluded...

Isolated splenic peliosis is an extremely rare condition characterized by the presence of multiple blood-filled cavities, occasionally resulting in non-traumatic splenic rupture with fatal bleeding. In our case, a 64-year-old man was brought by ambulance due to weakness and abdominal pain without nausea or febrility. On clinical examination, the patient was sensitive to palpation with significant tenderness over the abdomen but no associated features of peritonitis. He collapsed during the imaging examination and became unconscious and asystolic...

Lung hydatidosis is a zoonotic infection, primarily caused by Echinococcus sp., and has a significant role in the economy and public health. Canines are the predominant hosts of these parasitic tapeworms. Lungs are the most commonly infected organ after the liver. Hepatic pulmonary blood circulation is mainly reported to transport infection to the lungs. The prevalence of hydatid disease has increased over the past decade. In addition, patients with multi-organ involvement of hydatid cysts have been reported in different parts of the world...

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Splenic epidermoid cysts are rare primary congenital cysts composed of an epithelial lining that represent a small proportion of nonparasitic splenic cysts. Despite their infrequency, there is a lack of uniform diagnostic and treatment guidelines for these cysts, emphasizing the need for further research and standardized reporting. CASE PRESENTATION: A 45-year-old female presented with left upper quadrant abdominal pain, characterized by a pressing sensation...

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INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: Hydatid disease is an infectious illness caused by a parasite called Echinococcus. It can affect any organ, primarily the liver and lungs. The occurrence of splenic or ovarian hydatid cyst is rare; simultaneous involvement of both is extremely uncommon. This case report provides valuable insights to clinicians, guiding them to consider a hydatid cyst as a potential differential diagnosis in the presence of a cystic mass lesion. CASE PRESENTATION: A 33-year-old female presented with abdominal pain of 10 years duration...

Splenic cysts are rare benign lesions of the spleen, often asymptomatic and incidentally discovered during imaging studies. While many splenic cysts remain asymptomatic and do not require intervention, surgical management becomes essential in cases of symptomatic cysts, large cysts, or when malignancy cannot be ruled out. Laparoscopic surgery has emerged as a minimally invasive and effective approach for treating splenic cysts, offering advantages such as shorter hospital stays, reduced postoperative pain, and faster recovery...

With only seven reported cases until 2019 as noted by Lim et al., cases of a wandering spleen (WS) accompanied by splenic cyst (SC) are exceptionally rare. Furthermore, both entities are notoriously 'silent' until they present as an emergency with complications, often warranting total splenectomy. Management of SC in a WS eventually depends on its clinical presentation, disease type and functional reservoir of the spleen. However, it is desirable to operate electively and perform a spleen salvage with splenic reposition surgery...

INTRODUCTION AND IMPORTANCE: A primary congenital splenic epidermoid cyst is an immensely rare pathology with mostly unknown epidemiological parameters. Misdiagnosis can easily happen and this results in life-threatening ramifications for patients. Considering this pathology as a potential differential diagnosis allows for the required surgical intervention to be timely accomplished. In this case, the authors are documenting this pathology and presenting how it was successfully managed via proper and informed preoperative analysis and meticulous intraoperative technique...

An asymptomatic splenic cyst smaller than 50 mm was detected incidentally at a routine health checkup. Management of the cyst, affected and determined by multiple factors, including force majeure, became difficult and thrombocytopenia developed during watchful waiting. Spontaneous recovery of the spleen did not occur with continued watchful waiting, and thrombocytopenia worsened. However, when a three-month dietary intervention was subsequently implemented, the initiation of recovery was observed...

BACKGROUND Splenic cysts are classified as either parasitic or non-parasitic cysts, with both types sharing similarities in their clinical presentation and imaging findings. Most splenic cysts are of parasitic origin, while non-parasitic splenic cysts are less common. Splenic epidermoid cysts (SECs) are a rare subtype of non-parasitic cysts and compromise only around 10% of them. CASE REPORT In this paper we present a case of 22-year-old man with no significant past clinical history, who presented with non-specific, vague symptoms, including persistent left upper-quadrant pain and discomfort for the last 2 years...

BACKGROUND: Splenic cysts are quite rare and asymptomatic. They may result from infection by a parasite, especially Echinococcus granulosus (hydatid cyst), or from non-parasitic causes. Since primary splenic cysts are not common, simple cysts can be misdiagnosed with a hydatid cyst in endemic areas. CASE PRESENTATION: We reported a 14-year-old Iranian girl initially presented with a vague abdominal pain, which progressed to left shoulder pain, fullness, early satiety, and shortness of breath and remained undiagnosed for 7 months despite seeking medical attention...

Hydatidosis of the spleen is a rare zoonotic clinical entity. The occurrence of isolated splenic hydatid cysts in the absence of these cysts in any other portion of the body is referred to as primary splenic hydatidosis. It is a rare disorder that accounts for only 2% of the burden of hydatid disease worldwide. After the liver and the lungs, the spleen is the organ that is most frequently affected by this condition.