Typical and Atypical Manifestations of Serous Cystadenoma of the Pancreas: Imaging Findings With Pathologic Correlation

AJR 2009; 193:136-142
Jin-Young Choi, Myeong-Jin Kim,Jae Young Lee, Joon Seok Lim, Jae Joon Chung' Ki Whang Kim, Hyung Sik Yoo
OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to present the typical and atypical manifesta¬tions of serous cystadenoma, which can be visualized with cross-sectional imaging.
CONCLUSION. Serous cystadenomas of the pancreas have various distinguishing im¬aging features. Typically, a serous cystadenoma is morphologically classified as having either a polycystic, honeycomb, or oligocystic pattern. Atypical manifestations of serous cystadeno¬ma can include giant tumors with ductal dilatation, intratumoral hemorrhages, solid variants, unilocular cystic tumors, interval growth, and a disseminated form.

Typical and Atypical Manifestations of Serous Cystadenoma of the Pancreas: Imaging Findings With Pathologic Correlation