Congenital splenic cyst – case study
2011
Case Study of a Congenital Splenic Cyst
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Iorga C, Strambu V, Popa F, Puscu C, Radu P
Primary Institution: Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest
Conclusion
The patient was diagnosed with a gigantic splenic cyst, likely congenital, and successfully underwent surgery.
Supporting Evidence
- The cyst was discovered incidentally during investigations for abdominal pain.
- The patient had a large cyst measuring 11.5/10.7 cm.
- The surgical intervention was necessary due to the size and symptoms of the cyst.
Takeaway
A woman found out she had a big cyst in her spleen while checking for stomach pain, and doctors had to remove her spleen to fix it.
Methodology
The patient underwent abdominal ultrasonography and CT scans for diagnosis, followed by surgical intervention.
Participant Demographics
The patient was a 26-year-old woman.
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