A rare non-oncological pancreatic mass: eosinophilic pancreatitis diagnosis through EUS-FNA

Author:

De Moura Diogo1,Rocha Rodrigo1,Jukemura José1,Brunaldi Vitor1,Guedes Hugo1,Torrez Franz2,Ribeiro Igor1,Gelrud Andres3,De Moura Eduardo1

Affiliation:

1. Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Endoscopic Unit, Gastrointestinal Department, São Paulo, Brazil

2. Hospital São Paulo da Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Gastrointestinal Surgery Department, São Paulo, Brazil

3. Gastro Health and Baptist Health South Florida's Miami Cancer Institute, Florida, United States

Abstract

Abstract Background and study aims Eosinophilic pancreatitis (EP) is a rare etiology of chronic pancreatitis, and few cases have been reported. It is characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the pancreas and elevated IgE levels. EP is difficult to distinguish from pancreatic cancer based on clinical symptoms and auxiliary exams. We present a case of EP and debate the routine performance of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) for resectable pancreatic mass.

Publisher

Georg Thieme Verlag KG

Subject

Gastroenterology,Medicine (miscellaneous)

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