Lymphoepithelial cysts of the pancreas: demonstration of lipid component using CT and MRI

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1998 Mar-Apr;22(2):311-3. doi: 10.1097/00004728-199803000-00029.

Abstract

We present two cases of surgically proven lymphoepithelial cyst (LEC) of the pancreas that had a lipid component visualized by CT and MRI. Identification of this component in a pancreatic cystic lesion is a key to favor the diagnosis of LEC or splenic epidermoid cyst over other cystic lesions when the lesion is noted in an elderly patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Lipids / analysis*
  • Lymphoid Tissue / chemistry
  • Lymphoid Tissue / diagnostic imaging
  • Lymphoid Tissue / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Pancreas / chemistry
  • Pancreas / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreas / pathology
  • Pancreatic Cyst / chemistry
  • Pancreatic Cyst / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

Substances

  • Lipids