Title of article
Pancreatic Lymphangioma as a Rare Pancreatic Mass: A Case Report
Author/Authors
Talaiezadeh، Abdolhasan نويسنده Cancer Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran , , Ranjbari، Nastaran نويسنده , , Bakhtiari، Mohammad نويسنده Medicine Department, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IR Iran ,
Issue Information
دوماهنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2016
Pages
4
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1
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4
Abstract
Introduction
Cystic lymphangiomas of abdomen has mostly involved mesentery and retro peritoneum that should be considered as a differential diagnosis of abdominal masses. Pancreatic lymphangiomas were extremely rare that should be differentiated from neoplastic pancreatic cysts. Patients have commonly presented with epigastric pain and a relevant palpable epigastric mass.
Case Presentation
A 65-year-old lady who has presented with epigastric pain, then during investigations, a cystic tumor which located in the tail of pancreas, has found. Whereas definite diagnosis of tumor with routine procedures was impossible, the tumor has completely resected by distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy. Pathology and IHC was suggestive of benign lymphangioma.
Conclusions
According to this presentation diagnosis of cystic lymphangioma of the tail of pancreas should be considered as a differential diagnosis of pancreatic cystic lesions and complete excision has been the treatment of choice.
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Cancer Prevention(IJCP)
Serial Year
2016
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Cancer Prevention(IJCP)
Record number
2393299
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