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Pancreas

Pancreas

The pancreas, an essential organ in the human body, is a pinkish-gray elongated structure located posterior to the stomach. It extends laterally from the duodenum towards the spleen and is firmly bound to the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity. The organ's surface has a lumpy, lobular texture that gives it a unique appearance.
The broad head of the pancreas lies within the loop formed by the duodenum, while its slender body reaches towards the spleen. The tail of the pancreas is short...

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The spleen is a vital organ in the lymphatic system, nestled in the upper left side of the abdomen. It is composed of two primary regions: the red pulp and the white pulp, each having distinct functions. The red pulp performs a significant role in blood filtration. It efficiently purges the blood of old or damaged red blood cells and...

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Accessory spleen in pancreatic tail.

Mark George¹, Tobias Evans², Andreas L Lambrianides²

¹General Surgery, Redcliffe Hospital, Redcliffe, Australia mark_george@health.qld.gov.au.

Journal of Surgical Case Reports

|June 27, 2014

Summary

Intrapancreatic accessory spleens are common pancreatic masses that can be mistaken for tumors. Advanced imaging and endoscopic ultrasound can help avoid unnecessary surgery for these benign findings.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Oncology
Radiology

Background:

Intrapancreatic accessory spleens are frequently identified as incidental pancreatic masses.
These lesions present a diagnostic challenge due to ambiguous imaging characteristics.

Observation:

A case involving a solid lesion in the pancreatic tail was observed.
The patient underwent distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy for this lesion.

Findings:

Accessory spleens within the pancreas are typically asymptomatic and benign.
Equivocal imaging findings often lead to diagnostic dilemmas.

Implications:

Advancements in imaging techniques, including endoscopic ultrasound with fine-needle aspiration, can improve diagnostic accuracy.
Improved diagnostics may help prevent unnecessary surgical interventions and surveillance for intrapancreatic accessory spleens.