Serous Microcystic Adenoma of Pancreas

Serous Microcystic Adenoma of Pancreas

Serous Microcystic Adenoma of Pancreas (SMCA) is a rare tumour of exocrine pancreas. It has a striking predilection for elderly women and consists of small cysts surrounding central stellate scar. Histologically cysts are lined by glycogen rich cuboidal epithelium. In view of its benign nature...

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Main Authors: Smita S. Pudale, Gopal A. Pandit, Sunita S. Dantkale, Ravish G. Fangari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Karad 2014-07-01
Series:Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University
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the number of SMCA lesions is being recognized with increasing frequency [2
3]. Case Report: Herein we are presenting two cases of SMCA. First case was a 45 year old female who presented with lump in abdomen since 15 years and pain in abdomen since 1 month. On USG
a mass lesion measuring 12.5 x 11.8 x 8.8 cm was reported
suggestive of mesenchymal tumour. Glycogen Rich Adenoma
Glycogen Rich Adenoma
Pancreatic Exocrine Tumour
Serous Microcystic Adenoma
Online Access:http://www.jkimsu.com/jkimsu-vol3no2/JKIMSU,%20Vol.%203,%20No.%202,%20July-Dec%202014%20Page%20157-159.pdf
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Summary:Serous Microcystic Adenoma of Pancreas (SMCA) is a rare tumour of exocrine pancreas. It has a striking predilection for elderly women and consists of small cysts surrounding central stellate scar. Histologically cysts are lined by glycogen rich cuboidal epithelium. In view of its benign nature and excellent prognosis this tumour needs to be accurately diagnosed. This report documents two cases of SMCA occurring in 45 and 36 years old females.
ISSN:2231-4261
2231-4261

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