Serous Cystadenoma of the Pancreas Presenting as a Third Primary Neoplasm. (1st September 2003)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Köksal, Aydın Şeref; Ülker, Aysel; Asıl, Mehmet; Tunç, Bilge; Kemal, Arda; Şavkılıoğlu, Metin; Özoğul, Yusuf; Turhan, Nesrin
• Is Part Of: Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology. Volume 17:Number 9(2003)
• Page Start: 552
• Page End: 554
• Publication Date: 2003-09-01
• Subjects: Bladder carcinoma -- Metachronous neoplasm -- Pancreas -- Prostate carcinoma -- Serous cystadenoma
• DOI: 10.1155/2003/784257
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0835-7900

Abstract

Abstract : Serous cystadenomas are the most common cystic neoplasms of the pancreas. They may occur solely or coexist with other neoplasms. A 10 cm mass involving the body of the pancreas was observed in the computed tomography of a 61-year-old man with a previous history of bladder and prostate carcinoma. Ultrasonography and computed tomography of the mass demonstrated multiple small cysts associated with a central calcified scar. A distal pancreatectomy was performed. Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of serous microcystic adenoma. This is the first report of a serous cystadenoma of the pancreas with two metachronous neoplasms. This feature should be kept in mind during the diagnosis and evaluation of patients with serous cystadenoma.