Pancreatic tail splenunculus: Case report and review of the literature

Abstract Introduction Mass lesions in the pancreatic tail are increasingly identified upon radiological imaging. However the diagnosis of these lesions can be challenging and impact significantly upon patient management. Presentation of case We report a case of an intrapancreatic accessory spleen initially diagnosed as a neuroendocrine tumour of the pancreas tail following nuclear scintigraphy. Discussion The investigation of solitary pancreatic tail lesions and the potential management paradigms are discussed. Conclusion Solitary lesions within the pancreatic tail should have splenunculus included in the differential diagnosis.