title: Lymphoepithelial Cyst of the Pancreas.
abstract: Lymphoepithelial cyst (LEC) of the pancreas is an extremely rare, benign pancreatic cystic lesion that is difficult to differentiate preoperatively from other cystic pancreatic lesions. LEC may have malignant potential. Here, we describe a case of LEC of the pancreas - initially suspected to be a mucinous cyst neoplasm - in an elderly man presenting with abdominal pain, who went on to have a distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy. We also review the relevant literature and discuss implications for the diagnosis and management of this rare lesion.
authors.affiliation: Department of HPB Surgery, Barts and the London HPB Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust, The Royal London Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Prabhu
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Arumugam
authors.affiliation: Department of HPB Surgery, Barts and the London HPB Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust, The Royal London Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Natalie
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Fletcher
authors.affiliation: Department of HPB Surgery, Barts and the London HPB Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust, The Royal London Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Charis
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kyriakides
authors.affiliation: Department of HPB Pathology, Barts and the London HPB Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust, The Royal London Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Lisa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Mears
authors.affiliation: Department of HPB Surgery, Barts and the London HPB Centre, Barts Health NHS Trust, The Royal London Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Hemant M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Kocher
keywords: Benign cyst; Diagnosis; Surgery