[Endometriosis of the pancreas].
The case of a 23-year old woman with a history of epigastric pain, a palpable tumor that covered the epigastrium and the left hypochondrium, and an episode of acute pancreatitis was reported. The computerized tomography revealed a pancreatic cyst. The CA-125 increased significantly. An exploratory laparotomy was performed, finding an endometrioma. The pathological anatomy showed necrotic tissue, mucus and blood, with a presence of macrophages with hemosiderin phagocytosis. The symptoms and signs, pathogenesis and treatment of the endometriosis of the pancreas are discussed.
Loja Oropeza
David
D
Medico Internista, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza, Peru. davidloja@hotmail.com
Alvizuri Escobedo
José
J
Vilca Vasquez
Maricela
M
Altamirano Bautista
Jorge
J
D004715:Endometriosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D055815:Young Adult