| A case of lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas |
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이화여자대학교 의과대학 내과학교실 |
| 증례 : 췌장의 림프상피성 낭종 1예 |
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정재훈&#;김석훈&#;조미라&#;김형욱&#;박승근&#;박희욱&#;김혜숙, , , , , , |
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Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea |
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| Abstract |
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True cysts of the pancreas are rare as compared to pseudocyst formation after prior pancreatitis. Lymphoepithelial cysts of the pancreas are rare true cystic tumors that are histologically characterized by a mature, keratinizing squamous epithelial lining and dense lymphoid tissue. A 62-year-old male was admitted with a 1 year history of intermittent upper abdominal discomfort. The physical examination and laboratory studies did not show any abnormal findings except mild upper abdominal tenderness. Computed tomography of the abdomen showed a 5.5 cm well-circumscribed, uniloculated cystic mass on the tail of the pancreas. Simple cyst enucleation was performed. The histopathologic diagnosis was a lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas. Lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas is an unusual and benign entity; it can be cured by local excision. We report here on such a case along with a review of the literature.(Korean J Med 71:S974-S978, 2006) |
| Key Words:
Lymphoepithelial cyst, Pancreatic cyst, Pancreas |
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