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Suggest Treatment For Splenic Cysts
Posted on
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
Answered on
Tue, 10 Jan 2017
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Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
Most spleen cysts are benign and require no surgical treatment unless there are associated symptoms. CT scan characteristics in most cases may indicate is this benign or malignant cyst and rarely there may be borderline and in this case, additional diagnostics are required such as MRI scan or scintigraphy.
Benign cysts are larger than 10cm, symptomatic ones, and those that complicates with bleeding, require spleen removal. Smaller cysts and asymptomatic ones, require ultrasound follow up each 6-12 months.
Hope this answers your query
Wish you good health.
Regards
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
Most spleen cysts are benign and require no surgical treatment unless there are associated symptoms. CT scan characteristics in most cases may indicate is this benign or malignant cyst and rarely there may be borderline and in this case, additional diagnostics are required such as MRI scan or scintigraphy.
Benign cysts are larger than 10cm, symptomatic ones, and those that complicates with bleeding, require spleen removal. Smaller cysts and asymptomatic ones, require ultrasound follow up each 6-12 months.
Hope this answers your query
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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