An Unusual Case of Microcystic Serous Cystadenoma in a 19-Year-Old Male Patient

Microcystic serous cystadenomas are uncommon, benign neoplasms rarely known to progress to malignancy. They are typically asymptomatic and inadvertently discovered during imaging for another unrelated condition. When discovered, they are commonly found in females over 60 years of age. In this case r...

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Published inHCA healthcare journal of medicine (Print) Vol. 5; no. 1; pp. 35 - 37
Main Authors Aldakkour, Jamie Lee, Newman-Caro, Alvin Boyd, Henning, Ashley
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Emerald Medical Education 29.03.2024
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Case Report
diagnosis
serous cystadenoma
operative surgical procedures
neoplasms
magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography
pancreatectomy
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Summary:Microcystic serous cystadenomas are uncommon, benign neoplasms rarely known to progress to malignancy. They are typically asymptomatic and inadvertently discovered during imaging for another unrelated condition. When discovered, they are commonly found in females over 60 years of age. In this case report, we examine a unique presentation of a serous cystadenoma discovered when a 19-year-old male presented with symptoms of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Previous studies on serous cystadenomas in a younger male demographic are rare. Therefore, this study will provide additional insight into the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and management of cystadenomas in young patients.
ISSN:2689-0216
2690-3830
2689-0216
DOI:10.36518/2689-0216.1510