splenic mesothelial cyst
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Synopsis
cystic lesion
- unifocal
- multifocal
Size: microscopic size to 2 cm in diameter
thin-walled, semitranslucent, filled with clear or yellowish fluid or gelatinous contents
cysts were with a single layer of flattened or cuboid mesothelial cells (CK+, calretinin+)
diffuse squamous cell metaplasia
cells focally forming small papillae
vacuolated cells
no mucus
Immunohistochemistry
CK +
calretin +
Differential diagnosis
splenic lymphangiomas (#9060604#)
splenic lymphangiomatosis (#9060604#)
See also
mesothelial cysts
diaphragmatic mesothelial cyst
hepatic mesothelial cyst
splenic mesothelial cyst
References
Arber DA, Strickler JG, Weiss LM. Splenic mesothelial cysts mimicking lymphagiomas. Am J Surg Pathol. 1997 Mar;21(3):334-8. PMID: #9060604#