Esplenectomía laparoscópica por quiste hidatídico primario de bazo

Abstract

Objective: Describe a case report of a hydatid splenic cyst of one year of evolution, treated by laparoscopy. Materials and Methods: A 36-year-old woman with left upper quadrant pain for 1 year. The topographic study showed a 67mm splenic cystic lesion. Laparoscopic splenectomy was performed without incident. Result: Favorable post-operative evolution. Histology compatible with splenic hydatidosis. Discussion: The incidence of splenic hydatidosis is low, even in endemic areas, approaching 1-2%. Surgery is the therapeutic strategy of choice, given the risks of rupture. However, there is no consensus regarding the technique. Conclusion: Laparoscopic splenectomy is a safe procedure supported by the literature.