Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2000;20(3): 218-221.
췌장의 림프상피성 낭종 1예 ( A Case of a Lymphoepithelial Cyst of the Pancreas )
류광현(Kwang Hyun Ryu),이규택(Kyu Taek Lee),현재근(Jae Geun Hyun),박동일(Dong Il Park),박형석(Hyung Seok Park),이지민(Ji Min Lee),이종균(Jong Kyun Lee),이준혁(Joon Hyoek Lee),이풍렬(Poong Lyul Rhee),김재준(Jae Jun Kim),고광철(Kwang Chul Koh),백승운(Seung Woon Paik),이종철(Jong Chul Rhee),최규완(Kyoo Wan Choi),김용일(Young Il Kim)
Abstract
Lymphoepithelial cysts of the pancreas are extremely rare cystic lesion characterized by the presence of a mature, squamous epithelial lining surrounded by dense lymphoid tissue. They were first described in 1985 by Lchtrath and Schriefers. A 70-year-old male was admitted with a four month history of intermittent right upper quadrant abdominal pain radiating to the right subscapular area. Physical examination and laboratory studies did not show any abnormal findings. Computed tomography of the abdomen revealed a 2.7 cm well-circumscribed, uniloculated cystic lesion on the tail of the pancreas. Endoscopic retrograde pancreatography showed no abnormalities in the duct system. A distal pancreatectomy with a splenectomy was performed, with a suspected diagnosis of cystic neoplasms of the pancreas. Histopathologic diagnosis was a lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas. Although the histogenesis of lymphoepithelial cysts is not fully disclosed, they are benign and can be cured by local excision. This case is reported herein with a review of relevant literature.
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