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Congenital cyst of the pancreas
S T Auringer1, J L Ulmer, T E Sumner
1Department of Radiology, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1088.
Insights
This case report details a rare congenital pancreatic cyst in an infant girl. Early consideration of this rare pediatric cystic mass is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
Background:
- Congenital pancreatic cysts are rare pediatric abdominal masses, predominantly affecting infant girls.
- These cysts can sometimes be detected prenatally (in utero).
Observation:
- A case of a 4-month-old female infant with a multilocular congenital pancreatic cyst is presented.
- Clinical symptoms and conventional radiography often indicate mass effect.
- Advanced imaging modalities are essential for visualizing the cystic nature of the lesion.
Findings:
- Radiological and pathological correlation confirmed the diagnosis of a multilocular congenital pancreatic cyst.
- The cyst presented as a cystic abdominal mass in a pediatric patient.
Implications:
- Congenital pancreatic cysts should be included in the differential diagnosis for fetal and pediatric cystic abdominal masses.
- Accurate imaging is vital for differentiating these rare cysts from other pediatric abdominal pathologies.
Abstract:
The case of a 4-month-old girl with a rare multilocular congenital pancreatic cyst is presented, along with radiological/pathological correlation and a review of the literature. Congenital cyst of the pancreas is a rare lesion most often seen in infant girls, although it may be demonstrated in utero. Conventional radiographic signs and clinical symptoms primarily reflect mass effects, whereas imaging modalities show the cystic nature of the mass. Although rare, this cyst should be considered in the differential diagnosis of fetal and pediatric cystic abdominal masses.