Littoral cell angioma of spleen: an uncommon presentation of a rare neoplasm

The first case of a littoral spleen-preserving resection: a case report

Littoral cell angiomas are uncommon primary splenic haemangiomas with rare malignant potential. We report a case of a 76-year-old male with an incidental solitary littoral cell angioma found within an accessory spleen. We provide an overview of the literature of littoral cell angiomas and highlight the diagnostic challenge and treatment of this important differential for general surgeons caring for patients with splenic masses. This is the first case to describe primary resection of a littoral cell angioma with splenic preservation.

Littoral cell angioma of the spleen: A case report

Spleen tumors are an uncommon disease. Littoral cell angioma belongs to the group of vascular tumors. It is believed that this tumor originates from the tissue of the red pulp sinuses, specifically from the cells that are lining the sinuses. If this rare tumor is diagnosed, it is necessary to search for synchronous or metachronous visceral neoplasia. Littoral cell angioma can also mimic metastatic lesion of the spleen. This case report wants to draw attention on this rare tumor of the spleen which is very often associated with other visceral malignancy.