Pancreatic lipoma: presentation of a case and review of literature

Diagnosis of pancreatic lipoma, is very rare. We presented the case of a 51 years woman who show a tumor of 9x8 cm. at the head and neck of the pancreas. A pancreatoduodenectomy was performed with favorable result. We discuss the therapeutic decision.

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Published inRevista de gastroenterología del Perú Vol. 28; no. 1; pp. 56 - 59
Main Authors Celis Zapata, Juan, Berrospi Espinoza, Francisco, Valencia Mariñas, Hugo David, Sánchez Lihón, Juvenal, Abad Licham, Milagros, Farías Mejía, Ilya
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Peru 01.01.2008
Subjects
Female
Humans
Lipoma - diagnosis
Lipoma - surgery
Middle Aged
Pancreatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Pancreatic Neoplasms - surgery
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Summary:Diagnosis of pancreatic lipoma, is very rare. We presented the case of a 51 years woman who show a tumor of 9x8 cm. at the head and neck of the pancreas. A pancreatoduodenectomy was performed with favorable result. We discuss the therapeutic decision.
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ISSN:1022-5129