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Pancreatic lipoma: a not so rare entity
T S Papavramidis1, I I Kesisoglou, K Milias
13rd Department of Surgery, AHEPA UniversityHospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. papavramiis@hotmail.com
Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica
|July 30, 2009
Summary
Pancreatic lipomas, a rare benign tumor of mature adipose cells, are likely more common than reported. This review clarifies their morphology for surgeons, as small incidental cases may go unreported.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Pancreatic neoplasms often have a poor prognosis.
- Mesenchymal tumors represent 1-2% of pancreatic tumors.
- Pancreatic lipomas are a rare subtype of benign mesenchymal tumors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate the morphological characteristics of pancreatic lipomas.
- To increase awareness of pancreatic lipomas among surgeons.
- To suggest pancreatic lipomas may be underreported.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of pancreatic lipoma case reports.
- Morphological analysis of pancreatic lipomas.
- Estimation of prevalence based on reported cases.
Main Results:
- Pancreatic lipomas are benign tumors composed of mature adipose cells.
- They are characterized by a thin collagen capsule.
- Most reported cases are sporadic.
Conclusions:
- Pancreatic lipomas are rare but likely underdiagnosed.
- Enhanced awareness can improve recognition of these benign tumors.
- Further research may reveal a higher incidence of incidental pancreatic lipomas.
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