Diagnostic problems with parasitic and non-parasitic splenic cysts

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The splenic cysts constitute a very rare clinical entity. They may occur secondary to trauma or even being more seldom due to parasitic infestations, mainly caused by ecchinocccus granulosus. Literature lacks a defined concencus incl...

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Main Authors: Adas Gokhan, Karatepe Oguzhan, Altiok Merih, Battal Muharrem, Bender Omer, Ozcan Deniz, Karahan Servet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2482/9/9