A Rare Case of Pancreatic Endometriosis Masquerading as Pancreatic Mucinous Neoplasm. (3rd May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Huang, Barton; Mooser, Annie; Carpenter, Danielle; Montenegro, Grace; Luu, Carrie
• Other Names: Mantas Dimitrios Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2021(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-05-03
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2021/5570290
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Endometriosis is a relatively common condition among women, and pancreatic endometriosis has been reported on rare occasions. Such pancreatic lesions are difficult to diagnose and distinguish from other cystic lesions of the pancreas preoperatively. This report describes a case of pancreatic endometriosis in a 51-year-old female patient. Imaging demonstrated an enlarging cyst with findings concerning for a mucinous neoplasm. The patient underwent robotic distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy. Histopathology revealed an endometriotic cyst. Pancreatic endometriosis can be difficult to distinguish from other lesions of the pancreas. Surgical resection should be undertaken in cases where malignancy is suspected.