Intrapancreatic accessory spleen mimicking a tumor of the pancreatic tail

Abstract

Accessory spleens in the abdominal cavity are relatively frequent (10-15% of the general population). Of these, 1.7% may present intrapancreatic localization. An accessory spleen located in the pancreas requires making a differential diagnosis with solid tumors of the tail of the pancreas. We report on a case treated by laparoscopic pancreatectomy.