Thank you so much for your words! :D
Do you think eventually they might want to remove your cyst? Do splenic cysts ever disappear?
Hi - I thought I'd tell you that I too have a spleenic cyst, and it has been growing for years now. It is complex in its composition, raising a little concern, but it is still just on a "watch" list. I do know that it isn't easy to biopsy the spleen, and the one you are describing is truly small, and would not be considered significant. Cysts are normally fluid filled, and only very rarely malignant. If it were suspicious, they would take either the entire cyst out, or even the entire spleen. Based on what I have learned from having one for many years, of a much larger size - don't worry about it. If it becomes symptomatic, or enlarges greatly, or changes from a cyst to a more solid tumor - your doctor will give it more attention.
Just giving my opinion - they were right to say it was not significant and didn't need action. Hope you're recovering well still from your surgery.
Blessings, Jan
Thanks. Do you think it relates to my hysterectomy? I did have major surgery three months ago?
Also, if they would ever have to drain it should it get larger, how would they do that? Would it be another major surgery?
Do they sometimes just go away on their own?
Cysts on the spleen are not uncommon, if they are small, the Md just keeps an eye on it, ones larger are drained when discovered, if it is causeing you no pain, then your MD should just monitor, small ones can be caused by light trauma or bacteria from an infection, from the description above, it did not raise any flags. I would discuss this with your MD and see what his take is. Best Wishes FTB4