Duodenal leiomyosarcoma mimicking a pancreatic pseudocyst.

Abstract

A case of duodenal leiomyosarcoma presenting as a cystic mass is reported. Amylase, tumour markers levels in the cyst fluid and radiological findings suggested an inflammatory pancreatic pseudocyst. Exploratory laparotomy and frozen section examination showed a smooth muscle tumour of the duodenum. Pancreatoduodenectomy with pylorus-preser vation was performed and the patient remained symptom-free at 8 months follow-up.

• Authors: C Sperti, C Pasquali, F Di Prima, R Baffa, S Pedrazzoli
• Journal: HPB surgery : a world journal of hepatic, pancreatic and biliary surgery (HPB Surg) Vol. 8 Issue 1 Pg. 49-52 ( 1994) ISSN: 0894-8569 [Print] United States
• PMID: 7993864 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Aged
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Duodenal Neoplasms (diagnosis, surgery)
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Leiomyosarcoma (diagnosis, surgery)
• Pancreatic Pseudocyst (diagnosis)
• Pancreaticoduodenectomy