Isolated massive splenic peliosis

Supe, A.; Desai, C.; Rao, P.P.; Madiwale, C.; Joshi, A.

Indian Journal of Gastroenterology Official Journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology 19(2): 87-88

2000


ISSN/ISBN: 0254-8860
PMID: 10812826
Document Number: 515225
We report a patient with isolated splenic peliosis. She presented with massive splenomegaly; contrast-enhanced CT scan showed multiple hypodense, well-circumscribed shadows in the spleen. Splenectomy specimen showed multiple cysts with white fibrous walls ranging from 1-4 cm in size, containing gelatinous fluid. The patient is asymptomatic at 6 months' follow up.

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