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Uncommon Presentation of a Giant Splenic Epidermoid Cyst: A Report of a Rare Case

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Primary splenic epidermoid cysts are extremely rare and typically discovered incidentally. The symptoms are variable, from an asymptomatic abdominal mass to severe abdominal pain. It is difficult to diagnose a primary splenic epidermoid cyst using imaging tests preoperatively, as it can appear similar to other cyst types. We report a 23-year-old woman who presented with left-sided abdominal pain. An advanced computed tomography (CT) scan revealed an 18 × 15 × 12 cm complicated splenic cyst, which was ultimately treated with a laparoscopic splenectomy, and the patient achieved a full recovery.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.85419