Pancreatic Endometriosis Presenting as a Hypovascular Renal Mass

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This report details a case of pancreatic endometriosis that mimicked a renal mass, characterized by significant cyst formation around the kidney and recurrent left loin pain.

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Abstract

We report a case of pancreatic endometriosis that presented as a renal mass. The patient had a history of recurrent left loin pain and pathological examination revealed pancreatic endometriosis, with huge cyst formation around the kidney. The clinicopathological features and the possible pathogenesis are discussed.

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mesh:D004715endometriosis

MeSH descriptors

Endometriosis Kidney Diseases, Cystic Pancreatic Neoplasms Adult Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Kidney Diseases, Cystic Kidney Diseases, Cystic Pancreas Pancreas Pancreatic Neoplasms Pancreatic Neoplasms Pancreatic Neoplasms

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