Cystic teratoma of the pancreas: presentation, evaluation and management.
BACKGROUND
Congenital cystic lesions of the pancreas are rare findings. Furthermore, a dermoid cyst of the pancreas is exceptionally uncommon. A review of the world literature shows 18 documented cases. The pre-operative evaluation of this lesion is rather questionable, with definitive diagnosis taking place intra-operatively.


METHODS
A 52-year-old male with a symptomatic, 3-cm cystic-type mass in the pancreas.


CONCLUSIONS
From our case presentation and review of the world literature, we hope to establish an increased awareness in the diagnostic evaluation of these patients.
Koomalsingh
Kevin J
KJ
Department of Surgery, Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
Fazylov
Rafael
R
Chorost
Mitchell I
MI
Horovitz
Joel
J
D019160:Endosonography; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011859:Radiography; D013724:Teratoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging