Pancreas CT Appearances
Pancreatic Lymphoepithelial Cyst CT Findings
- May be multilocular (53%), bilocular, or unilocular (38%)
- Range in size from 2-13cm
- Primarily visualized as a low-attenuation or cystic lesion arising from the pancreas
- Often appears exophytic
- May sometimes be diagnosed as cysts arising from other organs, such as spleen, kidney or mesentery
- Often unilocular or thin walled without internal septations or solid components
Other Information About Pancreatic Lymphoepithelial Cysts
Etiology:
- Unknown
Epidemiology:
- Rare
- Male to female ratio is 4:1
- Most patients are middle aged
Presentation:
- Usually asymptomatic
Prognosis:
- Lymphoepithelial cysts of the pancreas are benign
Related Pearls: Lymphoepithelial Cyst
Related Lectures:
Cystic Pancreatic Lesions: What You Need to Know - Part 2
Cystic Pancreatic Lesions: Detection, Diagnosis and Management - Part 6