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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 the exocrine pancreas, and composed of small cysts containing proteinaceous fluid separated by fibrovascular connective tissue septa.
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Radiographic Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Other Modality Findings
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- 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 the exocrine pancreas, and composed of small cysts containing proteinaceous fluid separated by fibrovascular connective tissue septa.
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Other Modality Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- 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
