Case report illustrates successful surgical management of a giant intraparenchymal splenic cyst in a young male, highlighting diagnostic challenges.
Splenic cysts are rare entities, with a barely reported incidence of cases. Giant intraparenchymal cysts are exceptional and may present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We report the case of a 22-year-old male presenting with fever, weight loss, and abdominal symptoms. Imaging revealed massive splenomegaly secondary to a large intraparenchymal splenic cyst measuring approximately 13 cm. The patient underwent elective open splenectomy with an uneventful postoperative course. Histopathology confirmed an intraparenchymal splenic cyst.
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