Lymphoepithelial Cyst in Pancreas: a Case Report with Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings
10.13104/imri.2018.22.1.61
- Author:
Hee Jeong KIM
1
;
Mi hyun PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Dankook University Hospital, Chungnam, Korea. deepva@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Magnetic resonance imaging;
Lymphoepithelial cyst;
Pancreas
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Lymphoid Tissue;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Pancreas;
Pancreatic Cyst
- From:Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
2018;22(1):61-64
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Pancreatic lymphoepithelial cysts (LECs) are rare pancreatic cysts with squamous epithelial lining surrounded by dense lymphoid tissue. A preoperative diagnosis of LECs is difficult due to imaging diversity and inadequate documentation because of their rarity. We present a case of surgically confirmed pancreatic LEC with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings as heterogeneous signal intensity on T2-weighted images with multiple septa-like structures, slightly hypo-signal intensity on T1-weighted images, and thin-wall enhancement on dynamic contrast images. LECs are benign lesions without any malignant potential. Therefore, the inclusion of LEC in the differential diagnosis of cystic pancreatic lesions may reduce unnecessary surgical procedures.
