Cysts of serendipity.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2005
Abstract
PURPOSE: Primary intradiaphragmatic cysts are diagnostically challenging lesions. Often serendipitously discovered on radiological examination, intradiaphragmatic cysts are uncommon and require surgical resection for accurate identification.
METHODS: Two children, aged 16 and 4 years, presented for surgical evaluation of what were believed to be asymptomatic cystic lesions of hepatic origin.
CONCLUSION: Imaging studies of the 2 intradiaphragmatic cysts suggested lesions of extradiaphragmatic origins, and surgical excision was necessary for accurate diagnosis. The limitations of imaging studies in determining malignancy necessitate surgical intervention for lesions of the diaphragm and peridiaphragmatic structures.
Volume
40
Issue
9
First Page
1495
Last Page
1496
ISSN
1531-5037
Published In/Presented At
Edirisinghe, N. K., Kazimi, M., Lessin, M., & Gilchrist, B. F. (2005). Cysts of serendipity. Journal of pediatric surgery, 40(9), 1495–1496. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2005.05.055
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics
PubMedID
16150358
Department(s)
Department of Pediatrics, Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article