Laparoscopic enucleation of solitary true pancreatic cyst in an adult

J Gastrointest Surg. 2003 Nov;7(7):921-4. doi: 10.1007/s11605-003-0041-9.

Abstract

Solitary or true pancreatic cyst is a very rare pathologic condition; only a few cases are reported in literature. We report a case of a 22-year-old woman with a symptomatic true pancreatic cyst located in proximity to the pancreatic head, duodenum, vena cava, biliary tree, and right kidney, which was enucleated through a laparoscopic approach. Laparoscopic ultrasound imaging allowed the surgeon to better identify the morphology of the cyst and its relationship with the adjacent structures. The treatment is briefly reviewed and discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Pancreatic Cyst / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreatic Cyst / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome