[Pathogenetic and clinico-diagnostic considerations on a case of non-parasitic cyst of the spleen].

A rare case of non-parasitic cyst of endothelial type, recently observed in the spleen, is illustrated. The relevant literature is reviewed, Fowler's classification stressed, and the aetiopathogenetic and histopathological characteristics of such cysts are discussed in critical spirit. The diagnostic means are also fully described. With stress on the utility of the scintiscanning examination.