Splenic epithelial cysts and splenomegaly: diagnosis and management.

Neth J Med

Department of Pediatrics, Beatrix Children's Hospital, Groningen University Hospital, The Netherlands.

Published: August 1998

Splenomegaly is a common problem. In the absence of systemic illness or malignancy splenic cysts must be considered, especially the epithelial variety. For large cysts total splenectomy has long been recommended. Recognition of the risk of an overwhelming postsplenectomy infection (OPSI), especially in children, has led to spleen conserving surgery. We describe the use of an absorbable Vicryl net after partial splenectomy with total cystectomy in the management of splenic epithelial cysts.

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