Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.  2010 Nov;41(5):324-327.

A Case of Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm of the Pancreas Communicating with the Main Pancreatic Duct

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  • 1Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Health Science, School of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea. kimthy@medimail.co.kr

Abstract

Diagnoses of cystic lesions in the pancreas are increasing in clinical practice because of the wider use of imaging studies. The selection of appropriate treatment depends on the ability to distinguish between benign and malignant cysts. However, cystic pancreatic neoplasms are sometimes misdiagnosed as pseudocysts and treated improperly. We experienced a case of mucinous cystic neoplasm of the pancreas misdiagnosed as a pseudocyst, which had a communication between the cyst and the main pancreatic duct.

Keyword

Mucinous cystic neoplasm (MCN); Pancreas; Main pancreatic duct; Communication

MeSH Terms

Mucins
Pancreas
Pancreatic Ducts
Pancreatic Neoplasms
Mucins
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