Xanthogranulomatous Pancreatitis Mimicking a Pancreatic Cancer on CT and MRI: a Case Report and Literature Review.
10.13104/imri.2016.20.3.185
- Author:
Jong Min PARK
1
;
Seung Hyun CHO
;
Han Ik BAE
;
An Na SEO
;
Hye Jung KIM
;
So Mi LEE
;
Jae Hyuck YI
;
Jae Kwang LIM
;
Chang Min CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Kyungpook National University, School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Xanthogranulomatous pancreatitis;
Xanthogranulomatous inflammation;
Pancreatitis;
Pancreas;
Magnetic resonance imaging
- MeSH:
Adenocarcinoma;
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration;
Humans;
Inflammation;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*;
Middle Aged;
Pancreas;
Pancreatic Neoplasms*;
Pancreatitis*;
Tail
- From:Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2016;20(3):185-190
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Xanthogranulomatous inflammation is a rare benign condition involving various organs. However, its pancreas involvement is very rare. To the best of our knowledge, only 17 cases have been described in the literature. Interestingly, all reported 17 cases due to various causes underwent surgical resection. Here, we present a case of xanthogranulomatous pancreatitis in a 63-year-old man. He presented with epigastric pain and solid mass mimicking ductal adenocarcinoma in the body and tail of pancreas on magnetic resonance imaging. The patient was diagnosed as xanthogranulomatous pancreatitis via endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration. After that, he was followed up and monitored without any surgical treatment. Here, we show imaging findings and serial image changes of xanthogranulomatous pancreatitis for this case.
