Self resolving non-parasitic splenic cyst: A case report

Abstract

International Journal of Case Reports and Images (IJCRI) is an international, peer reviewed, monthly, open access, online journal, publishing high-quality, articles in all areas of basic medical sciences and clinical specialties.Aim of IJCRI is to encourage the publication of new information by providing a platform for reporting of unique, unusual and rare cases which enhance understanding of disease process, its diagnosis, management and clinico-pathologic correlations. IJCRI publishes Review Articles, Case Series, Case Reports, Case in Images, Clinical Images and Letters to Editor.

Splenic pseudocyst with splenocutaneous fistula: Case report and review of literature

“…Organs to be injured during the surgery include stomach, colon, diaphragm, spleen and liver. 14 In our patient there was extensive adhesions which led topancreatic tail and diaphragmatic injury. Distal pancreatectomy was done with over running of the pancreatic stump with silk suture while the diaphragmatic injury was repaired with nylon suture.…”

“…14 Conservative approach is recommended for asymptomatic cyst that are less than 5cm in diameter as spontaneous resolution have been noted. 14 Various surgical options have been described and these include percutaneous drainage with or without injection of sclerosant, masupialisation, cyst fenestration, partialsplenectomy,and total splenectomy. 6,12,14 These procedures can be done open or laparoscopically.…”

“…14 Various surgical options have been described and these include percutaneous drainage with or without injection of sclerosant, masupialisation, cyst fenestration, partialsplenectomy,and total splenectomy. 6,12,14 These procedures can be done open or laparoscopically. In our patient total splenectomy and distal pancreatectomy were done because the cyst has occupied the entire spleen and the contents were infected due to the fistula.…”