Lymphoepithelial cyst of uncinated process of the pancreas associated with chronic cholecystitis: Case report and review of literature

IntroductionLymphoepithelial cysts (LECs) are extremely uncommon disorders with pancreatic affection. It is predominant in middle-aged men and may be located in any portion of the pancreas. Differential diagnosis with malignant conditions is difficult. Case presentationA 53-year-old woman with abdom...

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Veröffentlicht in:Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) 2022, Vol.80, p.104117-104117
Hauptverfasser: Pereira da Costa, Aline, Lopes de Castro, Gustavo, Lourenço Lira, Daniel, Figueiredo, Higino Felipe, Castro Cláudio, Jozyel, Alexandre, Matheus Alecrim
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:IntroductionLymphoepithelial cysts (LECs) are extremely uncommon disorders with pancreatic affection. It is predominant in middle-aged men and may be located in any portion of the pancreas. Differential diagnosis with malignant conditions is difficult. Case presentationA 53-year-old woman with abdominal pain and cystic lesion involving pancreas managed thorugh laparoscopic excision and colecistectomy due to chronic cholecystitis. Discussion and conclusionLECs are a type of true cysts that may occur in any portion of the pancreas, most common sites are the tail and body, with unclear pathogenesis. Accuracy in diagnosis with proper image investigation is necessary to separate surgical cases from conservatively managed.
ISSN:2049-0801
2049-0801
DOI:10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104117