Solitary epidermoid splenic cysts: Occurrence in sibs

The case reports of two siblings with solitary epidermoid cysts of the spleen are presented. This improbable chance occurrence raises the possibility of a transmissible genetic defect accounting for the formation of these cysts.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pediatric surgery 1984-01, Vol.19 (1), p.56-58
Hauptverfasser:	Ahlgren, Laurie S., Beardmore, Harvey E.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Abdomen Adolescent Biological and medical sciences Child Epidermal Cyst - genetics Epidermal Cyst - pathology Epidermoid splenic cysts Female Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Humans Male Medical sciences mesothelial splenic systs Other diseases. Semiology Splenic Diseases - genetics Splenic Diseases - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:	The case reports of two siblings with solitary epidermoid cysts of the spleen are presented. This improbable chance occurrence raises the possibility of a transmissible genetic defect accounting for the formation of these cysts.
ISSN:	0022-3468 1531-5037
DOI:	10.1016/S0022-3468(84)80016-0