Lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas: case report with special reference to imaging--pathologic correlation

Abdom Imaging. 2006 Jan-Feb;31(1):106-9. doi: 10.1007/s00261-005-0365-x. Epub 2005 Nov 28.

Abstract

We report a case of resected lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas with special reference to the imaging-pathologic correlation. Visualization of a multilocular cystic nature with internal heterogeneous hyperechogenicity on ultrasound, hyperdensity on precontrast computed tomography, and granular hypointensity on T2-weighted image due to abundant internal keratin substances were considered to be keys to the differential diagnosis from other cystic lesions of the pancreas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnostic Imaging*
  • Epithelium / pathology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreatic Cyst / diagnosis*
  • Pancreatic Cyst / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreatic Cyst / pathology*
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography