Laparoscopic treatment for an intrapancreatic accessory spleen: A case report [PDF]
Frontiers in Oncology, 2022 Malignant pancreatic tumors have early metastasis, aggressive behavior and poor prognosis. Surgeons often need to judge whether a patient needs prompt surgery when a pancreatic lesion is found.
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Intrapancreatic accessory spleen: An imaging enigma [PDF]
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2020 The pancreatic tail is an uncommon location for the accessory spleen. Although it is a benign entity, it can mimic and get misdiagnosed as a pancreatic tumor which can lead to unnecessary biopsy and surgery.
Saksham P Yadav +4 more
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Epidermoid cyst in an intrapancreatic accessory spleen with abnormally high CEA level in cyst fluid: a case report [PDF]
Autopsy and Case Reports, 2022 Epidermoid cyst in an intrapancreatic accessory spleen is a rare benign lesion that is difficult to diagnose preoperatively. Cyst fluid analysis for biochemistry markers has been widely used to aid the diagnosis of pancreatic cysts.
Chun-hai Lo +4 more
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A Case of İntrapancreatic Accessory Spleen Mimicking a Pancreatic Metastasis on the 18F-FDG PET/CT Scan: A Case with Breast Cancer [PDF]
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2021 The accessory spleen is a focus of splenic tissue which is separated from the main of the spleen. Although accessory spleens are generally recognized on computed tomography (CT), intrapancreatic accessory spleen (IPAS) may be mistaken for other ...
Mustafa Yıldırım, Hakan Artas
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Intrapancreatic Accessory Spleen Masquerading as a Pancreatic Mucinous Neoplasm [PDF]
The Surgery Journal, 2020 Incidentally discovered pancreatic cysts have become more common with increasing use of abdominal cross-sectional imaging. Tools that help us to better risk stratify a pancreatic cyst include advanced imaging techniques, such as pancreatic protocol ...
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Intrapancreatic accessory spleen [PDF]
Einstein (São Paulo), 2017 An asymptomatic 79-year-old woman, with incidental finding on abdominal ultrasound of a solid nodule in the tail of the pancreas. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a 12mm solid tumor. The suggested diagnosis was pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor.
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Case Reports in Gastroenterology, 2010 In a large series of nonselected autopsy investigations an accessory spleen was found in 10–30%. The second most common site is the pancreatic tail (17%).
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Solid and cystic intrapancreatic accessory spleen: report of 10 cases in a single institution [PDF]
Annals of MedicineBackground Precise diagnosis of intrapancreatic accessory spleen (IPAS) remains challenging due to its rarity and diverse presentations. Despite comprehensive examinations, including radiography and other diagnostic methods, the potential for malignancy ...
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Epidermoid cyst in an intrapancreatic accessory spleen in the pancreas head: a case report [PDF]
BMC Gastroenterology, 2020 Background An epidermoid cyst in an intrapancreatic accessory spleen (ECIPAS) in the pancreas head is an extremely rare condition. The natural course of this condition is not well known, and it is difficult to diagnose before surgery due to the lack of ...
Hyo Jung Ko +6 more
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Intrapancreatic accessory spleen mimicking a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour - An important but almost forgotten differential diagnosis [PDF]
Journal of Minimal Access SurgeryIntrapancreatic accessory spleen (IPAS) is a rare condition resulting from the failure of embryological splenic buds to fuse. Found in approximately 1.1% to 3.4% of the population, IPAS can present significant diagnostic challenges, often mimicking ...
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