Case List History Objectives Radiology Images Questions PANCREAS Case #3 - A 45 year old female with a cystic mass on a CT scan DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: 4.) What are the types of cystic tumors found in the pancreas and what characterizes each one by history and imaging? Cystic tumors of the pancreas: Serous cystadenoma: benign; usually no malignant potential; seen in middle aged women. On CT scan there is a complex low density mass composed of multiple small cysts separated by fine septa with central calcification giving "sunburst" pattern. Mucinous cystadenoma: more in women; has definite malignant potential. On CT scan there is a large cystic mass which may or may not have septa and calcifications. Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma: end stage of a mucinous cystadenoma. On CT scan there is a bulky cystic mass with irregular walls.
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