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True Congenital Pancreatic Cyst: A Rare Entity

Mina'a Shahid1, Zarmina Javed2, Muhammad Usman3

  • 1Miscellaneous, Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad, PAK.

Cureus
|November 27, 2018
PubMed

Insights

This study highlights a rare case of a congenital pancreatic cyst in a child, a condition infrequently observed in pediatric patients. The true pancreatic cyst was successfully removed, offering valuable insights into this unusual pediatric diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pediatrics
  • Congenital Abnormalities

Background:

  • Pancreatic cysts are prevalent in adults but uncommon in pediatric populations.
  • Most pediatric pancreatic cysts are pseudocysts, lacking an epithelial lining.
  • True congenital pancreatic cysts are exceedingly rare in children.

Observation:

  • A unique case of a child presenting with a pancreatic cyst was documented.
  • Diagnostic evaluation confirmed the cyst as a true congenital pancreatic cyst.
  • The cyst was surgically excised in its entirety.

Findings:

  • The presented case represents a rare instance of a true congenital pancreatic cyst in a pediatric patient.
  • Complete surgical excision of the congenital pancreatic cyst was achieved.
  • Histopathological analysis confirmed the nature of the cyst.

Implications:

  • This case expands the understanding of rare pancreatic cystic lesions in children.
  • Successful surgical management of true congenital pancreatic cysts in pediatric patients is demonstrated.
  • Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in pediatric pancreatic pathology.

Keywords:
congenitalcystoduodenostomycystojejunostomypancreatic cyst

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