Splenic lymphangioma

INTRODUCTION: Abdominal localization of cyst lymphangioma is rare. The splenic involvement is exceptional. CASE PRESENTATION: A 63-year-old woman, who was followed for martial anemia evolving associated with abdominal pain in the past 12 months. On clinical examination, she had pallor conjunctival mucosa, with a normal abdominal and lymph node examination. The abdominal ultrasound showed multiple splenic cysts. The abdominal CT scan showed a normal-sized spleen with multiples hypodense cystic lesions. At the laparotomy exploration a multinodular spleen was found which measured 18 cm*15 cm*6 cm. The histological exam results showed concluded to a splenic cavernous lymphangioma without malignity signs. The follow-up after 12 months was normal. CONCLUSION: splenic lymphangioma is rare and benign tumor. Total splenectomy under laparotomy or laparoscopy is the appropriate treatment.