J Korean Soc Emerg Med.  2011 Feb;22(1):121-123.

Epidermoid Cyst of the Spleen Presenting as Acute Abdominal Pain

• Min JW
• Chang MC
• Myong NH

Abstract

Splenic epidermoid cyst is a rare disease affecting the spleen. We report a 24-year-old male who presented with acute abdominal pain. Computed tomography scan of the abdomen revealed a huge cystic lesion of the spleen. At laparotomy, a huge cyst was found arising from the low pole of the spleen. It was removed by splenectomy. Histopathological findings were consistent with splenic epidermoid cyst.

Keyword

Splenic epidermoid cyst; Abdominal pain; Splenectomy

MeSH Terms

Abdomen
Abdominal Pain
Epidermal Cyst
Humans
Laparotomy
Male
Rare Diseases
Spleen
Splenectomy
Young Adult