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True splenic cysts are a relatively rare disease, and the majority of the cases are classified as splenic epidermoid cysts.

Classification

- primary splenic cysts (true splenic cysts)(presence of cellular lining)

- secondary splenic cysts (absence of cellular lining)

  • post-traumatic splenic cyst
  • cystic splenic hematoma
  • splenic pseudocyst
  • splenic hydatid cyst

See also

- splenic lesions
- Cysts