Pancreatic mucinous cystadenoma

Pancreatic mucinous cystadenoma

Definition

A non-metastasizing cystic epithelial neoplasm arising from the exocrine pancreas. It is composed of columnar, mucin-producing epithelial cells. It occurs almost exclusively in women. Large tumors are often accompanied by a palpable abdominal mass.

Also known as pancreas mucinous cystadenoma, pancreatic mucinous cystadenoma — per MONDO

Also identified as