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Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer 2/2010

01-06-2010 | Review Article

Solitary True Cyst of Pancreas: Report of a Case and Review of Literature

Authors: Mohammad Atif Khan, G. R. Verma

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer | Issue 2/2010

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Abstract

Context

Solitary true cysts of the pancreas in adults are extremely rare, and only few cases have been reported in the literature. The etiology and natural history of these lesions remain unknown, and treatment is not standardized. We describe an additional resected case.

Case reports

A 55-year-old female who presented to us with a history of heaviness and pain in right upper abdomen for 1 year. CT scan of abdomen showed a large unilocular cyst in the region of the head of the pancreas. The patient underwent pancreatico-duodenectomy with binding pancreaticojejunostomy. The histology of cyst revealed true unilocular pancreatic cyst lined by cuboidal epithelium. She is well after 3 years of follow-up.

Conclusions

A preoperative work-up alone does not always allow an accurate diagnosis, but it is useful in determining lesion characteristics and guiding therapeutic decision-making. When surgery is indicated, a limited resection is warranted in most cases.
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Metadata
Title
Solitary True Cyst of Pancreas: Report of a Case and Review of Literature
Authors
Mohammad Atif Khan
G. R. Verma
Publication date
01-06-2010
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer / Issue 2/2010
Print ISSN: 1941-6628
Electronic ISSN: 1941-6636
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12029-010-9139-y

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