Pancreatic tail splenunculus: Case report and review of the literature. (2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bhogal, Ricky H.; Wotherspoon, Andrew; Zerizer, I.; Khan, Aamir Z.
• Is Part Of: International journal of surgery case reports. Volume 57(2019)
• Page Start: 36
• Page End: 38
• Publication Date: 2019
• Subjects: Pancreas -- Splenunculus -- Neuroendocrine tumour -- Nuclear scintigraphy; Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative -- Periodicals; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.02.020
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2210-2612

Abstract

Highlights: Solitary pancreatic tail lesion should undergo nuclear scintigraphy to assess whether the lesion is compatible with a splenunculus. Abstract: Introduction: Mass lesions in the pancreatic tail are increasingly identified upon radiological imaging. However the diagnosis of these lesions can be challenging and impact significantly upon patient management. Presentation of case: We report a case of an intrapancreatic accessory spleen initially diagnosed as a neuroendocrine tumour of the pancreas tail following nuclear scintigraphy. Discussion: The investigation of solitary pancreatic tail lesions and the potential management paradigms are discussed. Conclusion: Solitary lesions within the pancreatic tail should have splenunculus included in the differential diagnosis.