CASE REPORT
JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2006; 7(6):643-646.
Cystic Teratoma of the Pancreas: Presentation, Evaluation and Management
Kevin J Koomalsingh, Rafael Fazylov, Mitchell I Chorost, Joel Horovitz
Department of Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center. Brooklyn, NY, USA
ABSTRACT
Context Congenital cystic lesions of the pancreas are rare findings. Furthermore, a dermoid cyst of the pancreas is exceptionally uncommon. A review of the world literature shows 18 documented cases. The pre-operative evaluation of this lesion is rather questionable, with definitive diagnosis taking place intra-operatively.
Case report A 52-year-old male with a symptomatic, 3-cm cystic-type mass in the pancreas.
Conclusions From our case presentation and review of the world literature, we hope to establish an increased awareness in the diagnostic evaluation of these patients.
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Keywords Dermoid Cyst; Pancreas; Teratoma
Correspondence Mitchell I Chorost: mchorost@maimonidesmed.org