Pancreatic pseudocyst or mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of pancreas? A diagnostic dilemma. Issue 4 (6th March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Joshi, Utsav; Poudel, Prakash; Ghimire, Ram Kumar; Basnet, Babin
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 5:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 501
• Page End: 504
• Publication Date: 2017-03-06
• Subjects: Cystic neoplasms -- mucinous cystadenocarcinoma -- pancreas -- pseudocyst; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.887
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Pancreatic cystic neoplasm is difficult to distinguish from pseudocyst as clinical and radiological evidences may not be sufficient to make an accurate diagnosis. This may result in misdiagnosis with inappropriate management. Hence, every effort should be made for their distinction to avoid internal drainage procedures for neoplasms instead of extirpation. Abstract : Pancreatic cystic neoplasm is difficult to distinguish from pseudocyst as clinical and radiological evidences may not be sufficient to make an accurate diagnosis. This may result in misdiagnosis with inappropriate management. Hence, every effort should be made for their distinction to avoid internal drainage procedures for neoplasms instead of extirpation.