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Laparoscopic treatment of a cephalic pancreatic leiomyoma
Background:
Leiomyoma of the pancreas is very rare. Symptoms and signs are not specific. It has the clinical presentation of a pancreatic mass. The preoperative clinical and radiological assessments are fundamental to establish a therapeutic schema. The curative treatment is surgical resection. A methodical histological examination is required to confirm the final diagnosis of Leiomyoma.
Case Report:
A 52-year-old female patient presented with a mass of the head of the pancreas. After preoperative assessment, the patient had laparoscopic enucleation. Postoperative course was no remarkable for complications. Pathology examination concluded to leiomyoma.
Conclusion:
Preoperative diagnosis of pancreatic leiomyoma is difficult. It has the features of a pancreatic mass. The preoperative assessment aims to identify signs of malignancy. In its absence, laparoscopy is feasible and safe. Enucleation, if indicated, is a surgical option for a benign disease sparing the patient a pancreatic resection.
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