Splenic pseudocyst with splenocutaneous fistula: Case report and review of literature

Abstract

Splenic cyst with splenocutaneous fistula is extremely rare. It is mainly caused by trauma or parasitic infestation. Splenic cyst mainly present with right upper quadrant abdominal pain and swelling. It can be complicated by rupture however presentation as splenecutaneous fistula is extremely rare as only one case was reported in the literature. Management of splenic cyst can be partial or total splenectomy and can be done open or laparoscopic. In this case we present a case of splenic cyst with splenocutaneous fistula that was managed surgically with resection.