Duodenal Leiomyosarcoma Mimicking a Pancreatic Pseudocyst. Issue 1 (1994)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sperti, C.; Pasquali, C.; Di Prima, F.; Baffa, R.; Pedrazzoli, S.
• Is Part Of: HPB surgery. Volume 8:Issue 1(1994)
• Page Start: 49
• Page End: 52
• Publication Date: 1994
• Subjects: Biliary tract -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Liver -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Pancreas -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.55
• DOI: 10.1155/1994/71873
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0894-8569

Abstract

Abstract : A case of duodenal leiomyosarcoma presenting as a cystic mass is reported. Amylase, tumour markers levels in the cyst fluid and radiological findings suggested an inflammatory pancreatic pseudocyst. Exploratory laparotomy and frozen section examination showed a smooth muscle tumour of the duodenum. Pancreatoduodenectomy with pylorus-preser vation was performed and the patient remained symptom-free at 8 months follow-up.