Ciliated Foregut Cyst and Accessory Spleen in the Pancreas: A Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract

Ciliated foregut cyst is a relatively rare disease; thus, most reports are in the form of case studies. This benign cyst is usually found in the mediastinum and account for approximately 20% of all mediastinal masses. However, it is rarely found in the hepatobiliary and peripancreatic regions. Approximately 20 cases of ciliated foregut cysts involving the pancreas have been reported in the Enlgish literature. Here, we present a case of ciliated foregut cyst that occurred in the tail of the pancreas in a 29-yearold female. The patient’s ultrasonography, CT, and MRI findings are presented, along with a review of the literature.

Keywords

• pancreas
• cyst
• magnetic resonance imaging
• spleen