[Two cases of lymphoepithelial cyst of the pancreas confirmed by contrast-enhanced endoscopic ultrasound]

Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi. 2013 Oct;110(10):1823-30.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We report our experience with two cases of lymphoepithelial cysts (LECs) of the pancreas. Both patients were in their sixties. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed masses in the pancreas with multilocular cystic lesions. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) findings presented highly echo-dense structures in the cystic masses; however, contrast-enhanced EUS revealed only the septum inside each mass without enhancing the dense structures. Contrast-enhanced EUS was useful for defining the contents in the cystic lesions; therefore, it may be useful for the diagnosis of LEC.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Echocardiography
  • Endosonography / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreatic Cyst / diagnostic imaging*