Steinkraus KC, Mühlberger M, Schmidt SA, Kornmann M. Acinar cystic transformation of the pancreas-a rare case in a young patient.
J Surg Case Rep 2023;
2023:rjad077. [PMID:
36860359 PMCID:
PMC9970694 DOI:
10.1093/jscr/rjad077]
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Abstract
Acinar cystic transformation (ACT) is a very rare transformation of the pancreas and has been described in less than 100 cases since its first report in 2002. The aim of this case report is to get a better understanding of this pancreatic transformation, which to date appears to be non-malignant. However, radical surgery was performed in most cases due to misinterpreting the initial diagnosis. ACT may be misdiagnosed for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms and is currently not included as a potential differential diagnosis for cystic lesions of the pancreas. ACT belongs to the benign cystic alterations of the pancreas. Despite its rarity, it should be considered as a potential differential diagnosis with regard to cystic lesions in the pancreas, especially in order to avoid unnecessary surgery.
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