Cystic lymphangioma of the pancreas mimicking pancreatic pseudocyst.
10.4174/jkss.2011.80.Suppl1.S55
- Author:
Ho Hyun KIM
;
Eun Kyu PARK
;
Jin Shick SEOUNG
;
Young Hoe HUR
;
Yang Seok KOH
;
Jung Chul KIM
;
Chol Kyoon CHO
;
Hyun Jong KIM
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pancreas;
Cystic lymphangioma;
Surgical excision;
Pseudocyst
- MeSH:
Accounting;
Back Pain;
Female;
Humans;
Lymphangioma;
Lymphangioma, Cystic;
Lymphatic System;
Middle Aged;
Neck;
Pancreas;
Pancreatectomy;
Pancreatic Cyst;
Pancreatic Pseudocyst;
Splenectomy
- From:Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
2011;80(Suppl 1):S55-S58
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Lymphangiomas are rare congenital benign tumors arising from the lymphatic system, and are mostly encountered in the neck and axillary regions of pediatric patients (95%). Lymphangioma of the pancreas is extremely rare accounting for less than 1% of these tumors. We report here on a case of pancreatic cystic lymphangioma. A 54-year-old woman presented with intermittent postprandial abdominal discomfort and radiating back pain. Abdominal computed tomography scan revealed 8 x 6.5 cm hypodense cystic mass arising from the tail of the pancreas without septa or solid component. The initial impression was a pancreatic pseudocyst. The patient underwent distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy. The histopathologic and immunohistochemical study helped make the diagnosis of a pancreatic cystic lymphangioma. Herein, we report a case of pancreatic cystic lymphangioma mimicking pancreatic pseudocyst and review the relevant medical literature.
