Mature cystic teratoma of pancreas, a rare and incidental finding: Case Report

The article describes a rare case of a mature cystic teratoma discovered in the pancreas of a 45-year-old woman. Teratomas, originating from germ cells, have the unique ability to generate tissues from all three germ layers. Typically found in the ovaries or testes, pancreatic teratomas are exceedingly rare and often asymptomatic or present with nonspecific symptoms. Imaging revealed a heterogeneous lesion in the pancreas, composed of liquid, solid, fatty content, and calcifications. CT findings strongly suggested a mature teratoma, highlighting the importance of imaging techniques in diagnosing such rare pancreatic neoplasms. We emphasize the need for good and accurate diagnostic imaging in the evaluation of these heterogeneous pancreatic lesions, emphasizing the need for radiologists to consider mature teratomas in the differential diagnoses.