The finding of an abdominal mass in young patients, even occasionally, is one of the signs that best evokes a possible malignancy. We describe a case of splenic mesothelial cysts recently observed in an adolescent female 15 years old. The computed tomography with contrast was suggestiive with a diagnosis of lynfangiomatosic lesion. The video laparoscopy has allowed a better definition of the lesion, its relationship with surrounding structures and organs and, consequently, a minimally invasive surgical approach. Morphological and immunohistochemical study of the cyst wall confirmed the suspected diagnosis of splenic mesothelial cysts.
Dysontogenetic malformation of the spleen: A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. A case report of splenic mesothelial cyst in a adolescent / Salerno, D; Raiola, G; Francica, I; Madonna, L; Galati, Mc; Gallo, G; Tucci, L; Filardo, Av. - In: RIVISTA ITALIANA DI MEDICINA DELL'ADOLESCENZA. - ISSN 2035-0678. - 9:3(2011), pp. 21-23.
Dysontogenetic malformation of the spleen: A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. A case report of splenic mesothelial cyst in a adolescent
Gallo G;
2011-01-01
Abstract
The finding of an abdominal mass in young patients, even occasionally, is one of the signs that best evokes a possible malignancy. We describe a case of splenic mesothelial cysts recently observed in an adolescent female 15 years old. The computed tomography with contrast was suggestiive with a diagnosis of lynfangiomatosic lesion. The video laparoscopy has allowed a better definition of the lesion, its relationship with surrounding structures and organs and, consequently, a minimally invasive surgical approach. Morphological and immunohistochemical study of the cyst wall confirmed the suspected diagnosis of splenic mesothelial cysts.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
