Introduction:

Pancreatic tumors during pregnancy are very rare, diagnosis and treatment are always difficult.

Objective:

To present the first case of a primary pancreatic leiomyoma in a pregnant woman.

Case report:

A 26 years old primiparous pregnant is reported, with no relevant backgrounds. She was in her first trimesters of pregnancy. Diagnosed with a pancreatic tumor during a routine evaluation. She was referred to a multidisciplinary consult, deciding the voluntary interruption of pregnancy, then she is evaluated by the General Surgery specialty clinic for complaining of epigastric pain and hiccup. On physical examination an epigastric tumor was found. Auxiliary exams were normal. Imagenologic studies confirm a tumor in the pancreatic body and tail. Surgical treatment was scheduled, distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy, due to invasion of gastric wall subtotal distal gastrectomy was performed. Patient evolution without complications. Biopsy reported a well capsulated, leiomyoma type, primary mesenchymal pancreatic tumor.

Conclusions:

The first case of a primary pancreatic leiomyoma in a pregnant woman is presented. Pancreatic tumors during pregnancy are rare. Multidisciplinary approach is the best way to improve results.

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