Pancreatic serous cystadenocarcinoma

Pancreatic serous cystadenocarcinoma

Definition

A metastasizing, slow-growing malignant epithelial neoplasm that arises from the exocrine pancreas. It is characterized by the presence of cysts and is composed of glycogen-rich malignant epithelial cells which produce a watery fluid. Signs and symptoms include upper gastrointestinal bleeding, weight loss, jaundice, and abdominal pain.

Also known as pancreas serous adenocarcinoma, pancreatic serous cystadenocarcinoma, serous cystadenocarcinoma of pancreas, serous cystadenocarcinoma of the pancreas — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Exocrine pancreas Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Pancreas Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Pancreas Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0