Pancreatic acinar cell cystadenocarcinoma
Pancreatic acinar cell cystadenocarcinoma
Definition
A cystic adenocarcinoma characterized by the presence of relatively uniform neoplastic cells which produce pancreatic enzymes and are arranged in acinar patterns. Signs and symptoms include abdominal pain, weight loss, nausea, and diarrhea. It usually has an aggressive clinical course.
Also known as acinar cell cystadenocarcinoma, acinar cell cystadenocarcinoma (morphologic abnormality), acinar cell cystadenocarcinoma of pancreas, acinar cell cystadenocarcinoma of the pancreas, pancreatic acinar cell cystadenocarcinoma — 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 |