[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.
Medico Internista, Departamento de Medicina Interna, Hospital Nacional Arzobispo Loayza, Peru. davidloja@hotmail.com
David
D
Loja Oropeza
José
J
Alvizuri Escobedo
Maricela
M
Vilca Vasquez
Jorge
J
Altamirano Bautista
D004715:Endometriosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D055815:Young Adult