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Foetal and neonatal splenic cyst-like lesions

US follow-up of seven cases

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Seven cases of small, asymptomatic splenic cyst-like lesions (CLL) diagnosed in foetuses and neonates are reported. None of these CLL was operated on; three completely disappeared. Such a complete regression has never been described before. A more conservative approach to such lesions is suggested in order to prevent the possible complications of inappropriate interventional therapy.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Robert Debre Hospital, 48, Boulevard Serurier, F-75019, Paris, France

    C. Garel & M. Hassan

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Garel, C., Hassan, M. Foetal and neonatal splenic cyst-like lesions. Pediatr Radiol 25, 360–362 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02021703

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