title: Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas.
abstract: Lymphoepithelial cysts are rare pancreatic lesions. This case report describes the first excision of such a lesion by laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy which is a recognized procedure for treatment of cystic pancreatic neoplasms. Our patient underwent complete excision of the lesion and has enjoyed complete resolution of his symptoms. Laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy may be a suitable choice for first-line therapy for such lesions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, England. IAuyoung@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Iain T H
authors.initials: IT
authors.lastname: Au-Yong
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wemyss-Holden
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Lloyd
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D008221:Lymphoid Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010180:Pancreatectomy / Q000379:methods*; D010181:Pancreatic Cyst / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome