Lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas: A case report.
- Author:
Ik Soo PARK
1
;
Yun Hee CHUNG
;
Ji Young CHOI
;
Gui Jun YUN
;
Sang Soo LEE
;
Myung Hwan KIM
;
Sung Koo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. sklee@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lymphoepithelial cyst;
Pancreas;
Pancreatic cyst
- MeSH:
Biopsy;
Biopsy, Fine-Needle;
Endosonography;
Epithelial Cells;
Epithelium;
Humans;
Hypertension;
Keratins;
Laparotomy;
Lymphoid Tissue;
Middle Aged;
Pancreas;
Pancreatic Cyst;
Physical Examination
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2009;76(Suppl 1):S54-S58
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Lymphoepithelial cysts of the pancreas, which are lined by squamous epithelium and surrounded by mature lymphoid tissue, represent a rare clinicopathologic entity of cystic lesions of the pancreas and true pancreatic cysts. Here, we report a case of lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas and a review of the related Korean literature. A 58-year-old man presented to our hospital with an asymptomatic pancreatic mass and no remarkable medical history except hypertension. Physical examination and laboratory analyses showed no abnormalities. Ultrasonography (US) revealed a cystic lesion with heterogeneous internal echo within the body of the pancreas, and computed tomography (CT) revealed a low-density lesion (2.3*.5 cm) with well-defined margins and lobulating contour. To further characterize the mass, a biopsy was collected via endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided fine-needle aspiration. Histological examination revealed fibrous tissue and epithelial cells, but was insufficient for a definitive diagnosis. Laparotomy revealed that the mass was composed of keratinizing squamous epithelial cells surrounded by lymphoid tissue, thereby confirming the diagnosis of lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas
