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Pancreatic tail splenunculus

Year: 2019

Type: article

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.

Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2019.02.020

Authors: Ricky H. Bhogal, Andrew Wotherspoon, I. Zerizer, Aamir Z. Khan

Institutions: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Marsden Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $700