2008
DOI: 10.29333/ejgm/82615
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POSTTRAUMATIC SPLENIC CYST Diagnostic value of MRI

Abstract: Posttraumatic splenic cysts are uncommon lesions and it should be considered if someone have a lump in left upper abdomen following abdominal trauma. We report a 24 years old male patient with huge posttraumatic splenic cysts and diagnostic value of MRI in this case.

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“…However, they can cause stomach upset, especially at a young age, 8,9 and people between the ages of 20 and 40 are more likely to develop a splenic cyst. 10 Secondary splenic cysts, which comprise 75% of all nonparasitic cysts, are usually caused by trauma. It represents the resolution of a subcapsular or intraparenchymal hematoma.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, they can cause stomach upset, especially at a young age, 8,9 and people between the ages of 20 and 40 are more likely to develop a splenic cyst. 10 Secondary splenic cysts, which comprise 75% of all nonparasitic cysts, are usually caused by trauma. It represents the resolution of a subcapsular or intraparenchymal hematoma.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Though the risk of major complications is small, larger cysts and those that are symptomatic should be treated surgically. Less invasive procedures, such as aspiration, may be associated with cyst recurrence [6]. Traditional surgical management of splenic cyst has been either partial or total splenectomy.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%