Massive left upper abdominal cyst: how to diagnose and what to do

J Jacob; N Patel

Massive left upper abdominal cyst: how to diagnose and what to do

J Jacob University of the Witwatersrand https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4903-8248
N Patel University of the Witwatersrand https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8494-0360

Keywords: splenic pseudocyst, spleen

Abstract

We present a case of a large splenic pseudocyst in a 16-year-old female, who presented with a left upper quadrant mass and features of gastric outlet obstruction. We discuss the difficulties in diagnosis, the management options and why the definitive treatment of distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy was necessary.

Author Biographies

J Jacob, University of the Witwatersrand

Department of General Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

N Patel, University of the Witwatersrand

Department of Paediatric Surgery, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

Published

2021-03-26

How to Cite

Jacob, J., & Patel, N. (2021). Massive left upper abdominal cyst: how to diagnose and what to do. South African Journal of Surgery, 59(1), 28. Retrieved from http://sajs.redbricklibrary.com/index.php/sajs/article/view/3415

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Issue

Vol 59 No 1 (2021)

Section

Case Reports

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