Huge dermoid cyst of the spleen

Abstract

Primary splenic cysts are uncommon lesions of the spleen. Splenic cysts are classified as primary or secondary on the basis of presence or absence of an epithelial lining. The primary cysts are further subdivided as parasitic or non-parasitic. The congenital non-parasitic cysts are rarely met in clinical practice and it constitutes approximately 10% of all splenic cysts. Congenital cysts are true cysts with an epithelial. Secondary cysts are in most cases posttraumatic. Patient at admission had lower abdominal pain and splenic cyst was asymptomatic. In routine abdominal pain investigation we found cyst of the spleen in diameter 2 cm. We made serodiagnostic tests for echinococcosis which were negative. After 3 years she came with left upper quadrant enlargement with tangible abdominal mass, increasing abdominal girth, decrease of appetite and sometimes vomiting. CT scan showed cyst enlargement in diameter 8 x 6 cm. Operative treatment was necessary and splenectomy was done. However, splenectomy remains a relatively safe procedure, associated with few complications and avoiding any future problems.