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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Mucinous cystic pancreatic tumor (MCN)
Synonyms
- Mucinous cystic neoplasm of pancreas
- Mucinous cystadenoma/cystadenocarcinoma
- Macrocystic cystadenoma/cystadenocarcinoma
- Macrocystic adenoma
Definitions
- Septated cystic neoplasm composed of mucin-producing epithelium and distinctive ovarian-type stroma, ranging in grade from potentially malignant to invasive carcinoma
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Other Modality Findings
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Khashab MA et al: Should we do EUS/FNA on patients with pancreatic cysts? The incremental diagnostic yield of EUS over CT/MRI for prediction of cystic neoplasms. Pancreas. 42(4):717-21, 2013
- Sahani DV et al: Diagnosis and management of cystic pancreatic lesions. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 200(2):343-54, 2013
- Dewhurst CE et al: Cystic tumors of the pancreas: imaging and management. Radiol Clin North Am. 50(3):467-86, 2012
- Tanaka M et al: International consensus guidelines 2012 for the management of IPMN and MCN of the pancreas. Pancreatology. 12(3):183-97, 2012
- Sakorafas GH et al: Primary pancreatic cystic neoplasms revisited: part II. Mucinous cystic neoplasms. Surg Oncol. 20(2):e93-101, 2011
- Goh BK et al: A review of mucinous cystic neoplasms of the pancreas defined by ovarian-type stroma: clinicopathological features of 344 patients. World J Surg. 30(12):2236-45, 2006
- Reddy RP et al: Pancreatic mucinous cystic neoplasm defined by ovarian stroma: demographics, clinical features, and prevalence of cancer. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2(11):1026-31, 2004
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Mucinous cystic pancreatic tumor (MCN)
Synonyms
- Mucinous cystic neoplasm of pancreas
- Mucinous cystadenoma/cystadenocarcinoma
- Macrocystic cystadenoma/cystadenocarcinoma
- Macrocystic adenoma
Definitions
- Septated cystic neoplasm composed of mucin-producing epithelium and distinctive ovarian-type stroma, ranging in grade from potentially malignant to invasive carcinoma
IMAGING
General Features
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Other Modality Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Khashab MA et al: Should we do EUS/FNA on patients with pancreatic cysts? The incremental diagnostic yield of EUS over CT/MRI for prediction of cystic neoplasms. Pancreas. 42(4):717-21, 2013
- Sahani DV et al: Diagnosis and management of cystic pancreatic lesions. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 200(2):343-54, 2013
- Dewhurst CE et al: Cystic tumors of the pancreas: imaging and management. Radiol Clin North Am. 50(3):467-86, 2012
- Tanaka M et al: International consensus guidelines 2012 for the management of IPMN and MCN of the pancreas. Pancreatology. 12(3):183-97, 2012
- Sakorafas GH et al: Primary pancreatic cystic neoplasms revisited: part II. Mucinous cystic neoplasms. Surg Oncol. 20(2):e93-101, 2011
- Goh BK et al: A review of mucinous cystic neoplasms of the pancreas defined by ovarian-type stroma: clinicopathological features of 344 patients. World J Surg. 30(12):2236-45, 2006
- Reddy RP et al: Pancreatic mucinous cystic neoplasm defined by ovarian stroma: demographics, clinical features, and prevalence of cancer. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2(11):1026-31, 2004
