EPIDERMOID CYST OF THE SPLEEN: REPORT OF A CASE

Authors

  • Punam Prasad Bhadani Department of Pathology, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • S P Sah B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan
  • A Afaque B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.649

Abstract

Splenic epidermoid cyst is a rare entity and represents about 10% of the non-parasitic benign cysts of the
spleen. We report a rare case of epidermoid cyst in a 45-year-old female who presented with pain and left
upper abdominal mass. So far, such case has not been reported from Nepal.

Key Words: Epidermoid cyst, spleen, late onset, mesothelial cyst.

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Published

2003-09-01

How to Cite

Bhadani, P. P., Sah, S. P., & Afaque, A. (2003). EPIDERMOID CYST OF THE SPLEEN: REPORT OF A CASE. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 42(149), 297–99. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.649

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 149 (2003)

Section

Case Reports

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