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Epidermoid Cyst of Spleen

Vijay Shankar, S and Usha, R (2010) Epidermoid Cyst of Spleen. [Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)]

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Abstract

Splenic cysts are very rare lesions, most of them being parasitic systs. Nonparasitic cysts are uncommon. We report a case of young female who presented with mass and pain abdomen. Ultrasound examination revealed splenic syst. The diagnosis of epidermoid cyst was made based on characteristic lining on histopathological examination

Item Type:Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)
Keywords:Epidermoid cyst, Spleen
Subjects:JOURNALS > Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences
ID Code:6999
Deposited By: Kakkilaya Bevinje, Dr. Srinivas
Deposited On:13 Sep 2010 03:52
Last Modified:11 Mar 2011 08:57

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