Presented here is a case report of laparoscopic fenestration of a symptomatic, nonparasitic splenic cyst. Technical aspects of the procedure are discussed along with a review of the literature. The laparoscopic approach to splenic cysts offers many advantages over traditional open procedures and may be the treatment of choice for this rare clinical problem.

Splenic cysts are rare lesions with around 800 cases reported in the world literature. Traditionally splenectomy was the treatment of choice. However, with the recognition of the important immunological function of the spleen, new techniques to preserve splenic function have been developed. This case emphasizes that in selected cases splenic preservation is appropriate.

Splenic cysts are rare lesions. Primary cysts have a cellular lining that can be caused by congenital events or parasitic infection (Echinococcus). Secondary cysts have no cellular lining and may be of hemorrhagic, serous, inflammatory, or degenerative origin. We report a case of pseudocyst treated successfully by splenectomy, and we review the literature.

Cystic lesions of the spleen are a rare encounter in surgical practice and are broadly split into two categories: true and false, depending upon the presence of a defined epithelial lining. True cysts can further be broken down into parasitic and non-parasitic origins while false or pseudocysts tend to develop commonly after a traumatic event. We present here a 23-year-old female who came to th...

conclusions here, we discuss the pathogenesis of the rare entity of splenic hydatid cysts and the various treatment options available. background hydatid cyst, a zoonosis caused by echinococcus granulosus, is the only recognized parasitic cysts of the spleen and is known to be at least twice as common as the non-parasitic variety. case presentation a 35 year old woman presented with a one-year ...

conclusions in conclusion, we recommend that laparoscopic spleen preserving procedures should be preferred for hydatid spleen when conditions are favorable and enough precautions are taken to prevent spillage. we suggest the use of aspirator for giving the scolicidal agent and favor the albendazole as an adjuvant therapy to prevent its recurrence. introduction cystic lesions of spleen are rare....

Hydatid disease can occur in all viscera and soft tissues, although the liver and the lungs are the organs most commonly involved. Isolated splenic involvement with the disease is extremely rare. Splenic hydatid cysts may suppurate, fistulise to adjacent organs, or rupture into the peritonaeal cavity. However, acute, massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding due to splenocolic communication resul...

Splenic cysts are rarely encountered in day to day practice, with less than 1000 cases reported in medical literature. They are classified into true and false cysts depending on the presence of an epithelial lining. Here, we report a case of a giant congenital epithelial splenic cyst in a 49 year old lady with an unusual presentation Background:Splenic cysts are rare lesions. Among them true co...

We present two patients with splenic cysts. The first is a female 29-years-old who presented with upper abdominal discomfort of one-year duration. Imaging revealed a huge splenic cyst. Splenectomy was undertaken. Pathological examination revealed a lymphatic cyst. The second was an 18-years-old female who presented to the emergency department with a ruptured splenic cyst. Splenectomy was undert...