Mixed Microcystic and Macrocystic Serous Cystadenoma of the Pancreas: A Case Report.
10.3348/jkrs.2001.45.1.47
- Author:
So Hee CHO
1
;
Sung Eun RHA
;
Jae Young BYUN
;
Song Mee CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology, Kangnam St. Mary 's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pancreas, CT;
Pancreas, cysts;
Pancreas, MR
- MeSH:
Adenoma;
Cicatrix;
Cystadenoma, Mucinous;
Cystadenoma, Serous*;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Pancreas*
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2001;45(1):47-50
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Serous cystadenomas of the pancreas are generally considered to be microcystic adenomas. Typical serous cystadenomas of the pancreas are encapsulated tumors composed of tiny cysts less than 2 cm in size showing sponge-like appearance with a central stellate scar or calcification on the cross-section. It has been recently reported, however, that serous cystadenomas may have macrocystic variants (major cysts more than 2 cm in size) that are radiologically indistinguishable from mucinous cystadenomas of the pancreas. We report the CT and MR imaging findings in a patient with mixed microcystic and macrocystic serous cystadenoma of the pancreas, indicating the histopathologic correlation. The mass was composed of two different types of cyst: multiple, small (<2 cm) with central calcification; and large (>2 cm) with peripheral calcification.
