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World J Gastroenterol. May 7, 2015; 21(17): 5442-5444
Published online May 7, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i17.5442
Published online May 7, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i17.5442
Hemolymphangioma of the spleen: A report of a rare case
Yong Mei, Ci-Jun Peng, Xiong-Xiong Li, Wei-Nan Li, De-Jun Shu, Wan-Tao Xie, Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563003, Guizhou Province, China
Li Chen, Department of Nephropathy, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi 563003, Guizhou Province, China
Author contributions: Mei Y and Peng CJ contributed equally to this work; Mei Y and Peng CJ designed research; Mei Y acquired and analyzed the data; Chen L, Li XX, Li WN, Shu DJ and Xie WT analyzed the clinical, imaging and pathological data; Mei Y, Peng CJ, Chen L, Li XX, Li WN, Shu DJ and Xie WT performed research and wrote the paper.
Ethics approval: The study was reviewed and approved by the Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University Institutional Review Board.
Informed consent: All study participants provided informed written consent prior to study enrollment.
Correspondence to: Ci-Jun Peng, PhD, MD, Professor, Department of Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, 149 Dalian Road, Zunyi 563003, Guizhou Province, China. doctorpengcijun@163.com
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Received: December 10, 2014
Peer-review started: December 10, 2014
First decision: December 26, 2014
Revised: January 17, 2015
Accepted: February 11, 2015
Article in press: February 11, 2015
Published online: May 7, 2015
Processing time: 153 Days and 11.8 Hours
Peer-review started: December 10, 2014
First decision: December 26, 2014
Revised: January 17, 2015
Accepted: February 11, 2015
Article in press: February 11, 2015
Published online: May 7, 2015
Processing time: 153 Days and 11.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: We report an extremely rare case of splenic hemolymphangioma. Computed tomography findings of splenic hemolymphangioma include single or multiple hypodense cysts occupying the spleen, without enhancement, which are correlated with pathologic configuration. However, it is difficult to establish an accurate preoperative diagnosis according to radiological features. Pathologic examination is essential for diagnosis. The most effective treatment for splenic hemolymphangioma is complete resection of the tumor.