Lymphoepithelial cyst mimicking malignant pancreatic signs: a case report.
Case report
Cystic lesion
Lymphoepithelial cyst
Pancreas
Journal
Journal of medical case reports
ISSN: 1752-1947
Titre abrégé: J Med Case Rep
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101293382
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
21 Aug 2023
21 Aug 2023
Historique:
received:
16
12
2022
accepted:
18
07
2023
medline:
22
8
2023
pubmed:
21
8
2023
entrez:
20
8
2023
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
A lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas is a rare benign lesion that is difficult to diagnose preoperatively and challenging in distinguishing from potentially malignant cystic pancreatic neoplasms. A diagnostic step-up approach is recommended to clarify the lesion's dignity and specify a treatment plan. Here, we describe a case of a 51-year-old male European with a lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas mimicking malignant features in a mid-age male patient with abdominal pain and unintended weight loss. Patients with indeterminate cystic pancreatic lesions should be examined by a multidisciplinary diagnostic team in a step-up approach to clarify the lesion's entity. In the case of incidentally found lymphoepithelial cysts of the pancreas, a watchful waiting strategy might be clinically reasonable if the diagnosis is proven.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
A lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas is a rare benign lesion that is difficult to diagnose preoperatively and challenging in distinguishing from potentially malignant cystic pancreatic neoplasms. A diagnostic step-up approach is recommended to clarify the lesion's dignity and specify a treatment plan.
CASE PRESENTATION
METHODS
Here, we describe a case of a 51-year-old male European with a lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas mimicking malignant features in a mid-age male patient with abdominal pain and unintended weight loss.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
Patients with indeterminate cystic pancreatic lesions should be examined by a multidisciplinary diagnostic team in a step-up approach to clarify the lesion's entity. In the case of incidentally found lymphoepithelial cysts of the pancreas, a watchful waiting strategy might be clinically reasonable if the diagnosis is proven.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37599365
doi: 10.1186/s13256-023-04087-6
pii: 10.1186/s13256-023-04087-6
pmc: PMC10440886
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
359Informations de copyright
© 2023. BioMed Central Ltd., part of Springer Nature.
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