Pancreatic hamartoma diagnosed after surgical resection / 대한외과학회지
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
;
: 330-334, 2012.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-85059
ABSTRACT
A pancreatic hamartoma is a rare benign lesion that may be mistaken for malignancy. A pancreatic hamartoma can present with vague, non-specific symptoms, which can be difficult to diagnose despite modern diagnostic tools. We report here a pancreatic hamartoma diagnosed after surgical resection. A 52-year-old female presented with postprandial abdominal discomfort. Abdominal computed tomography and pancreatic magnetic resonance imaging revealed a 2.2 x 2.5-cm cystic mass in the pancreatic head. The patient underwent a pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy. The histopathological and immunohistochemical studies helped make the diagnosis of pancreatic hamartoma. Here, we report a case of pancreatic hamartoma and review the relevant medical literature.
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Main subject:
Pancreas
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Pancreaticoduodenectomy
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Hamartoma
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Head
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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