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Splenic cyst carcinoma presenting in pregnancy
Author(s) -
Elit L.,
Aylward B.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
american journal of hematology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.456
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1096-8652
pISSN - 0361-8609
DOI - 10.1002/ajh.2830320111
Subject(s) - pathological , medicine , basal cell , pathology , pregnancy , epidermoid cyst , spleen , cyst , carcinoma , splenic disease , splenectomy , biology , genetics
A case report of squamous cell carcinoma in an epidermoid cyst of the spleen is diagnosed in a pregnant female. Elaboration on the clinical, radiological, and pathological findings is presented to emphasize the distinguishing features of benign and malignant cysts.