Cystic hemangioma of the spleen in a schizophrenic patient.

We have presented a single case of cavernous hemangioma of the spleen with cystic formation. We believe this is the first reported case associated with schizophrenia. Splenic scan demonstrated only a thin rim of functioning tissue. In the absence of a reliable history, celiac angiography provided the most important preoperative information on this large, barely functioning cystic spleen. A generous incision gave the required exposure for removal. The size of the cyst and the amount of compression and deviation of the splenic artery encouraged us to use a thoracoabdominal incision. We believe this is the 75th case of cystic hemangioma of the spleen reported in the literature.