An intrapancreatic accessory spleen mimicking a tumor of the pancreas |
Chong Ju Im, Ji Hye Kweon, Eui Tae Hwang, Chang Soo Choi, Tae Hyeon Kim, Dong Eun Park, Kwon Mook Chae |
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췌장 종양으로 오인된 췌장 내 부비장 |
임종주, 권지혜, 황의태, 최창수, 김태현, 박동은, 채권묵 |
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Abstract |
An accessory spleen is a relatively common anomaly that is observed in about 10% of individuals. The pancreas is the second most frequent location of accessory spleens. An intrapancreatic accessory spleen (IPAS) must be differentiated from various pancreatic tumors and metastases. We present a case of IPAS in a 60-year-old man that mimicked pancreatic cancer and was confirmed after distal pancreatectomy. We review the literature on IPAS and alternative tools for the differential diagnosis. |
Key Words:
Intrapancreatic accessory spleen; Distal pancreatectomy |
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