Abstract
The case of a child found to have an asymptomatic splenic cyst is presented.The child was managed conservatively with eventual resolution of the cyst.
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Lamont, G.L., Gough, D.C.S. Conservative management of a splenic cyst. Pediatr Surg Int 8, 511–512 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00180359
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