Unilocular macrocystic serous cystoadenoma of the pancreas

The differential diagnosis between macrocystic serous cystoadenoma and mucinous cystoadenoma is very difficult but is highly important due to the latter's potential for malignant transformation. We present a case of unilocular macrocystic serous cystoadenoma. Due to the impossibility of obtaini...

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Published inCirugia Española Vol. 79; no. 1; p. 57
Main Authors Fernández-Hernández, Juan Angel, Sánchez-Bueno, Francisco, Cáscales-Campos, Pedro Antonio, Robles-Campos, Ricardo, Frutos-Bernal, María Dolores, Marín-Hernández, Caridad, Parrilla-Paricio, Pascual
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Spain 01.01.2006
Subjects
Adult
Cystadenoma, Mucinous - pathology
Cystadenoma, Serous - pathology
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Pancreatic Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:The differential diagnosis between macrocystic serous cystoadenoma and mucinous cystoadenoma is very difficult but is highly important due to the latter's potential for malignant transformation. We present a case of unilocular macrocystic serous cystoadenoma. Due to the impossibility of obtaining an accurate preoperative diagnosis, all macrocystic unilocular lesions, in an appropriate clinical context, must be resected.
ISSN:0009-739X