Serous cystadenoma of the pancreas presenting as a third primary neoplasm

Can J Gastroenterol. 2003 Sep;17(9):552-4. doi: 10.1155/2003/784257.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma in Situ / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Transitional Cell / diagnosis
  • Cystadenoma, Serous / diagnosis*
  • Cystadenoma, Serous / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasms, Second Primary / diagnosis*
  • Pancreatectomy
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / surgery
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / diagnosis