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. 1978 Apr;54(630):265–269. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.54.630.265

Splenic cysts: a report of six cases and a brief review.

S Shousha
PMCID: PMC2425242  PMID: 662792

Abstract

Six cases of splenic cysts, removed surgically in the Royal Free Hospital during the last 10 years, are presented. These include a hydatid cyst, two primary, epithelium lined, and three secondary, non-epithelium lined cysts. The histology, aetiology, symptomatology, diagnosis, treatment and complications of splenic cysts are discussed.

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