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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Glycogen-rich, microcystic, or macrocystic serous adenoma
Definitions
- Benign pancreatic tumors lined by glycogen-rich cells that arise from acinar cells
Associated Syndromes
- Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome: Lesions may be multiple
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General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Angiographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Burk KS et al: Cystic pancreatic tumors. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 26(3):405-20, 2018
- Verde F et al: Calcified pancreatic and peripancreatic neoplasms: spectrum of pathologies. Abdom Radiol (NY). 42(11):2686-97, 2017
- Chu LC et al: Characterization of pancreatic serous cystadenoma on dual-phase multidetector computed tomography. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 38(2):258-63, 2014
- Raman SP et al: Endoscopic ultrasound and pancreatic applications: what the radiologist needs to know. Abdom Imaging. 38(6):1360-72, 2013
- Zaheer A et al: Incidentally detected cystic lesions of the pancreas on CT: review of literature and management suggestions. Abdom Imaging. 38(2):331-41, 2013
- Hayashi K et al: CT differentiation of solid serous cystadenoma vs endocrine tumor of the pancreas. Eur J Radiol. 81(3):e203-8, 2012
- Khalpey Z et al: Serous cystadenoma causing the double duct sign. J Gastrointest Surg. 16(6):1282-3, 2012
- Al-Haddad M et al: Diagnosis and treatment of cystic pancreatic tumors. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 9(8):635-48, 2011
- Khashab MA et al: Tumor size and location correlate with behavior of pancreatic serous cystic neoplasms. Am J Gastroenterol. 106(8):1521-6, 2011
- Choi JY et al: Typical and atypical manifestations of serous cystadenoma of the pancreas: imaging findings with pathologic correlation. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 193(1):136-42, 2009
- Wargo JA et al: Management of pancreatic serous cystadenomas. Adv Surg. 43:23-34, 2009
- Kim SY et al: Macrocystic neoplasms of the pancreas: CT differentiation of serous oligocystic adenoma from mucinous cystadenoma and intraductal papillary mucinous tumor. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 187(5):1192-8, 2006
- Cohen-Scali F et al: Discrimination of unilocular macrocystic serous cystadenoma from pancreatic pseudocyst and mucinous cystadenoma with CT: initial observations. Radiology. 228(3):727-33, 2003
- Goldsmith JD: Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas. Am J Clin Pathol. 119 Suppl:S3-16, 2003
- Sheth S et al: Imaging of uncommon tumors of the pancreas. Radiol Clin North Am. 40(6):1273-87, vi, 2002
- Yeh HC et al: Microcystic features at US: a nonspecific sign for microcystic adenomas of the pancreas. Radiographics. 21(6):1455-61, 2001
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Glycogen-rich, microcystic, or macrocystic serous adenoma
Definitions
- Benign pancreatic tumors lined by glycogen-rich cells that arise from acinar cells
Associated Syndromes
- Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome: Lesions may be multiple
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Angiographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Burk KS et al: Cystic pancreatic tumors. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 26(3):405-20, 2018
- Verde F et al: Calcified pancreatic and peripancreatic neoplasms: spectrum of pathologies. Abdom Radiol (NY). 42(11):2686-97, 2017
- Chu LC et al: Characterization of pancreatic serous cystadenoma on dual-phase multidetector computed tomography. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 38(2):258-63, 2014
- Raman SP et al: Endoscopic ultrasound and pancreatic applications: what the radiologist needs to know. Abdom Imaging. 38(6):1360-72, 2013
- Zaheer A et al: Incidentally detected cystic lesions of the pancreas on CT: review of literature and management suggestions. Abdom Imaging. 38(2):331-41, 2013
- Hayashi K et al: CT differentiation of solid serous cystadenoma vs endocrine tumor of the pancreas. Eur J Radiol. 81(3):e203-8, 2012
- Khalpey Z et al: Serous cystadenoma causing the double duct sign. J Gastrointest Surg. 16(6):1282-3, 2012
- Al-Haddad M et al: Diagnosis and treatment of cystic pancreatic tumors. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 9(8):635-48, 2011
- Khashab MA et al: Tumor size and location correlate with behavior of pancreatic serous cystic neoplasms. Am J Gastroenterol. 106(8):1521-6, 2011
- Choi JY et al: Typical and atypical manifestations of serous cystadenoma of the pancreas: imaging findings with pathologic correlation. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 193(1):136-42, 2009
- Wargo JA et al: Management of pancreatic serous cystadenomas. Adv Surg. 43:23-34, 2009
- Kim SY et al: Macrocystic neoplasms of the pancreas: CT differentiation of serous oligocystic adenoma from mucinous cystadenoma and intraductal papillary mucinous tumor. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 187(5):1192-8, 2006
- Cohen-Scali F et al: Discrimination of unilocular macrocystic serous cystadenoma from pancreatic pseudocyst and mucinous cystadenoma with CT: initial observations. Radiology. 228(3):727-33, 2003
- Goldsmith JD: Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas. Am J Clin Pathol. 119 Suppl:S3-16, 2003
- Sheth S et al: Imaging of uncommon tumors of the pancreas. Radiol Clin North Am. 40(6):1273-87, vi, 2002
- Yeh HC et al: Microcystic features at US: a nonspecific sign for microcystic adenomas of the pancreas. Radiographics. 21(6):1455-61, 2001
