Laparoscopic Splenectomy for Splenic Hamartoma: A Case Report. (22nd October 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pisani Ceretti, Andrea; Bislenghi, Gabriele; Virdis, Matteo; Maroni, Nirvana; Gatti, Andrea; Opocher, Enrico
• Other Names: Altintas E. Academic Editor.; Damin D. C. Academic Editor.; Kikuchi S. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-10-22
• Subjects: Gastroenterology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Digestive organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Gastroenterology; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Digestive organs -- Diseases; Gastroenterology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/435802
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6528

Abstract

Abstract : Hamartoma is a rare splenic benign tumor usually accidentally detected as a radiologic finding. Preoperative diagnosis poses a challenge and thus surgery becomes necessary to confirm the clinical suspicion. Laparoscopic splenectomy has gained consensus as a standard surgical procedure particularly for autoimmune hematological diseases. This former experience has allowed this technique to be extended to other splenic pathologies. Here we report a case of total laparoscopic splenectomy for a bulky splenic hamartoma in a young male patient.