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[Intrapancreatic accessory spleen].

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Intrapancreatic accessory spleen, a rare pancreatic tail mass, was mistaken for cancer. Surgical resection confirmed it was benign, highlighting diagnostic challenges for this rare condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Intrapancreatic accessory spleen is a rare condition, often presenting as a pancreatic pseudotumor.
  • Accessory spleens occur in 10-15% of the population, but intrapancreatic location, especially in the tail, is uncommon (1-2%).

Observation:

  • A 63-year-old male presented with cholecystitis and was incidentally found to have a 1.5 cm pancreatic tail mass on MRI.
  • The mass appeared hyperintense on T2-weighted imaging with inhomogeneous enhancement, raising suspicion for pancreatic tail carcinoma.

Findings:

  • Intraoperative findings revealed an accessory spleen within the pancreatic tail.
  • Histological examination confirmed the mass as an intrapancreatic accessory spleen, ruling out malignancy.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the diagnostic difficulty of intrapancreatic accessory spleen, which can mimic pancreatic cancer.
  • Accurate preoperative diagnosis is crucial to avoid unnecessary oncological resections and associated morbidity.
  • Further advancements in non-invasive diagnostic methods are needed to reliably differentiate these benign lesions from malignant tumors.