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 |