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ArticleCureus2024

Laparoscopic Resection of a Large Symptomatic Splenic Cyst: A Case Report.

Zuhair Ahmed, Thikra Alblowi

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2citing papers in PubMed
0.6field-weighted citation impact, top 37% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 1 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Article
  2. Minimally invasive surgery for giant splenic cysts.Journal of minimal access surgery · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Zuhair AhmedSurgery, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Madinah, SAU.
Thikra AlblowiSurgery, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Madinah, SAU.
Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Hospital · SA

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Splenic cysts are a rare clinical finding, often discovered incidentally during imaging for unrelated conditions. These cysts can be congenital or acquired and may present with symptoms such as vague abdominal pain. This case report describes a 25-year-old female with no significant personal medical history but a family history indicative of a predisposition to lymphoma. She presented with epigastric pain, nausea, and anorexia. Upon examination, a palpable mass was detected in the left upper quadrant. Advanced diagnostic imaging, including computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, identified a large benign cystic lesion at the splenic hilum. The patient underwent laparoscopic removal of the cyst, and histopathology confirmed it to be a benign epithelial splenic cyst. The patient experienced an unremarkable postoperative recovery and significant relief from symptoms. This case highlights the importance of advanced imaging in accurately identifying and managing splenic cysts and demonstrates the effectiveness of minimally invasive surgery for such conditions.

Indexed as

benign cystcomputed tomographylaparoscopic resectionminimally invasive surgeryprimary splenic cyst

Identifiers

PMID38523991
PMCPMC10957793
OpenAlexW4392002545

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