Clinicopathological Features of Rare Pancreatic Lesions

  Objective  To summarize our experiences in the pathologic diagnosis of rare pancreatic lesions.

  Methods  The clinicopathological data of patients with rare pancreatic lesions which were confirmed in our department from 2000 to 2011 were retrospectively analyzed. Relevant literature retrieved from PubMed was reviewed.

  Results  A total of 6 cases of rare pancreatic lesions were identified, which included myxoglobulosis (n=1), serous cystadenoma associated with ductal adenocarcinoma (n=1), acinar cell cystadenoma (n=1), intermediate mucous cystadenoma associated with mucoid leiomyosarcoma (n=1), osteoclast-like giant cell tumor (n=1) and ganglioneuroma (n=1). Few or no relevant literature was reported in PubMed database.

  Conclusion  Special attention should be paid to these rare pancreatic lesions in clinical practice.