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Abbreviations
- Serous cystadenoma (SCA)
Synonyms
- Pancreatic serous cystic neoplasm (SCN), glycogen-rich cystadenoma, microcystic adenoma of pancreas
Definitions
- Benign epithelial neoplasm arising from centroacinar cells of exocrine pancreas, composed of small, proteinaceous cysts separated by fibrovascular septa
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Selected References
- Abraham AS et al: Role of cross-sectional imaging (CT/MRI) in characterization and distinguishing benign from malignant/potentially malignant cystic lesions of pancreas. J Clin Imaging Sci. 10:28, 2020
- Sydney GI et al: EUS-FNA diagnosis of pancreatic serous cystadenoma with the aid of cell blocks and α-inhibin immunochemistry: a case series. Diagn Cytopathol. 48(3):239-43, 2020
- Giambelluca D et al: The honeycomb pattern of pancreatic serous cystadenoma. Abdom Radiol (NY). 44(3):1191-2, 2019
- Chu LC et al: The many faces of pancreatic serous cystadenoma: radiologic and pathologic correlation. Diagn Interv Imaging. 98(3):191-202, 2017
- But DY et al: To fine needle aspiration or not? An endosonographer's approach to pancreatic cystic lesions. Endosc Ultrasound. 3(2):82-90, 2014
- 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
- Dewhurst CE et al: Cystic tumors of the pancreas: imaging and management. Radiol Clin North Am. 50(3):467-86, 2012
- Kucera JN et al: Cystic lesions of the pancreas: radiologic-endosonographic correlation. Radiographics. 32(7):E283-301, 2012
- 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
- Sand J et al: The differentiation between pancreatic neoplastic cysts and pancreatic pseudocyst. Scand J Surg. 94(2):161-4, 2005
- 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
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Serous cystadenoma (SCA)
Synonyms
- Pancreatic serous cystic neoplasm (SCN), glycogen-rich cystadenoma, microcystic adenoma of pancreas
Definitions
- Benign epithelial neoplasm arising from centroacinar cells of exocrine pancreas, composed of small, proteinaceous cysts separated by fibrovascular septa
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
- Abraham AS et al: Role of cross-sectional imaging (CT/MRI) in characterization and distinguishing benign from malignant/potentially malignant cystic lesions of pancreas. J Clin Imaging Sci. 10:28, 2020
- Sydney GI et al: EUS-FNA diagnosis of pancreatic serous cystadenoma with the aid of cell blocks and α-inhibin immunochemistry: a case series. Diagn Cytopathol. 48(3):239-43, 2020
- Giambelluca D et al: The honeycomb pattern of pancreatic serous cystadenoma. Abdom Radiol (NY). 44(3):1191-2, 2019
- Chu LC et al: The many faces of pancreatic serous cystadenoma: radiologic and pathologic correlation. Diagn Interv Imaging. 98(3):191-202, 2017
- But DY et al: To fine needle aspiration or not? An endosonographer's approach to pancreatic cystic lesions. Endosc Ultrasound. 3(2):82-90, 2014
- 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
- Dewhurst CE et al: Cystic tumors of the pancreas: imaging and management. Radiol Clin North Am. 50(3):467-86, 2012
- Kucera JN et al: Cystic lesions of the pancreas: radiologic-endosonographic correlation. Radiographics. 32(7):E283-301, 2012
- 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
- Sand J et al: The differentiation between pancreatic neoplastic cysts and pancreatic pseudocyst. Scand J Surg. 94(2):161-4, 2005
- 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
