Epidermoid Cyst in Intrapancreatic Accessory Spleen
Differential Diagnosis
Most other cysts are easily distinguished by their non-squamous lining
| Epidermoid Cyst in Intrapancreatic Accessory Spleen | Dermoid Cyst |
|---|---|
| No skin appendages or mesenchyme | Skin appendages and mesenchyme common |
| Surrounded by splenic red pulp | Lacks surrounding splenic red pulp |
| Lymphoepithelial Cyst of the Pancreas | Epidermoid Cyst in Intrapancreatic Accessory Spleen |
|---|---|
| Surrounding dense lymphoid tissue | Surrounding splenic red pulp |
| Epidermoid Cyst in Intrapancreatic Accessory Spleen | Squamoid Cyst of Pancreatic Ducts |
|---|---|
| Surrounded by splenic red pulp | Lacks surrounding splenic red pulp |
| May show overt keratinization | Non-keratinized |
| Involves tail of pancreas | Intraductal |
