An epidermoid cyst of accessory spleen simulating tumors of the tail of pancreas

Abstract

An epidermoid cyst of accessory spleen, a rare condition may present as pseudocyst of pancreas and other cystic tumors of the pancreas. This case report along with the review of literature attributes some clinical features and investigative pattern to differentiate between epidermoid cyst of accessory spleen and other cystic tumor of pancreas.

Keywords

• Epidermoid cyst of accessory spleen
• Cystic tumors of pancreas
• Pseudocyst of pancreas