Ciliated Foregut Cyst of the Pancreas
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چکیده
Cystic lesions of the pancreas are relatively uncommon. We describe the case of a young man with a complex cystic mass located within the head of the pancreas. The patient underwent exploration with resection of the mass. Pathology revealed a ciliated epithelial cyst, a rare cystic lesion of the pancreas.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- HPB Surgery
دوره 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998