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Pancreatic epithelial cyst in an adult treated by central pancreatectomy

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Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery

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The infrequent occurrence of benign epithelial cysts of the pancreas is the reason why little is known regarding their clinical relevance and surgical management. We report the case of a 38-year-old woman with a benign epithelial cyst that was resected by the rarely performed central pancreatectomy. The presentation, evaluation, and differences between this and other cystic lesions of the pancreas are discussed. The benefits of central pancreatectomy for this benign lesion are reviewed.

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  1. Department of General Surgery, Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, 785 Jelke, 60612, Chicago, IL

    Anthony W. Kim M.D., MS., Jason R. Cacciopo M.D., Mehra A. Golshan M.D. & Richard A. Prinz M.D.

  2. Department of Pathology, Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, Ill.

    Alexander C. Templeton M.B.B.S.

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Kim, A.W., Cacciopo, J.R., Golshan, M.A. et al. Pancreatic epithelial cyst in an adult treated by central pancreatectomy. J Gastrointest Surg 5, 634–637 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1016/S1091-255X(01)80106-2

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