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  • Title: Laparoscopic management of a ruptured giant epidermoid splenic cyst.
    Author: Kiriakopoulos A, Tsakayannis D, Papadopoulos S, Linos D.
    Journal: JSLS; 2005; 9(3):349-51. PubMed ID: 16121886.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Epidermoid splenic cysts are uncommon lesions of the spleen. They are known to become symptomatic as a consequence of enlargement, infection, or rupture, the latter being an exceedingly rare complication traditionally treated with open splenectomy. We herein report a unique case of a giant epidermoid splenic cyst that ruptured spontaneously and was successfully treated with the laparoscopic approach. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic surgery may be considered an initial treatment option in cases of very large epidermoid cysts even when rupture occurs.
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