Laparoscopic partial splenectomy for sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation: a case report and literature review

Laparoscopic partial splenectomy has become the preferred method for benign disease or low-graded malignancy with advantages of organ-preservation and avoidance of potential post-splenectomy fulminant infection. We herein presented a presumed diagnosis of sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation (SANT) subjected to laparoscopic partial splenectomy. The patient underwent the surgical procedure uneventfully and was discharged at day 4 postoperatively. The diagnosis was confirmed by the pathological examination.