Typical and atypical manifestations of serous cystadenoma of the pancreas: imaging findings with pathologic correlation

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2009 Jul;193(1):136-42. doi: 10.2214/AJR.08.1309.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this article is to present the typical and atypical manifestations of serous cystadenoma, which can be visualized with cross-sectional imaging.

Conclusion: Serous cystadenomas of the pancreas have various distinguishing imaging features. Typically, a serous cystadenoma is morphologically classified as having either a polycystic, honeycomb, or oligocystic pattern. Atypical manifestations of serous cystadenoma can include giant tumors with ductal dilatation, intratumoral hemorrhages, solid variants, unilocular cystic tumors, interval growth, and a disseminated form.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cystadenoma, Serous / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Statistics as Topic
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*