Pancreatic serous cystadenoma

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain and mass feeling on physical exam.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female

A 41×35 mm multicystic lobulated mass with central calcifications is noted in the pancreatic head and neck. The distal pancreas appears normal, and the pancreatic duct is not dilated. There is no sign of local invasion to the adjacent structures and no regional lymphadenopathy.

Case Discussion

Pathology-proven serous cystadenoma of the pancreas, also known as microcystic adenoma.

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