Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Sep 16, 2014; 2(9): 478-481
Published online Sep 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i9.478
Splenic lymphoma with massive splenomegaly: Case report with review of literature
Sachin B Ingle, Chitra R Hinge Ingle
Sachin B Ingle, Department of Pathology, MIMSR Medical College, Latur, Maharashtra 4132512, India
Chitra R Hinge Ingle, Department of Physiology, MIMSR Medical College, Latur, Maharashtra 4132512, India
Author contributions: Ingle SB and Ingle CRH prepared the manuscript; Ingle SB critically revised the intellectual content and gave final approval of manuscript.
Correspondence to: Sachin B Ingle, Professor, Department of Pathology, MIMSR Medical College, Ambajogai Road, vishwanathpuram Latur, Maharastra 413512, India. dr.sachiningle@gmail.com
Telephone: +91-2382-227424 Fax: +91-2382-228939
Received: April 18, 2014
Revised: June 10, 2014
Accepted: June 27, 2014
Published online: September 16, 2014
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Core Tip

Core tip: Primary splenic lymphoma is a rare entity, can present with grave complications like hypersplenism and splenic rupture. In such circumstances, emergency splenectomy is an effective therapeutic and diagnostic tool. Now a days laparoscopic splenectomy is emerging because of minimal complications. Postoperative anticoagulation is important to prevent portal splenic vein thrombosis.