Serous cystic neoplasm involving the pancreas and liver: an unusual clinical entity

被引:33
作者
Wu, CM
Fishman, EK
Hruban, RK
Schlott, WD
Cameron, JL
机构
[1] Johns Hopkins Med Hosp, Russell H Morgan Dept Radiol & Radiol Sci, Baltimore, MD 21287 USA
[2] Johns Hopkins Med Hosp, Dept Pathol, Baltimore, MD 21287 USA
[3] Johns Hopkins Med Hosp, Dept Med, Baltimore, MD 21287 USA
[4] Johns Hopkins Med Hosp, Dept Surg, Baltimore, MD 21287 USA
来源
ABDOMINAL IMAGING | 1999年 / 24卷 / 01期
关键词
cystic pancreatic tumors; cystic liver tumors; serous cystadenoma; CT; pancreatic tumors;
D O I
10.1007/s002619900445
中图分类号
R57 [消化系及腹部疾病];
学科分类号
摘要
Serous cystic neoplasm of the pancreas is typically considered to represent a benign pancreatic neoplasm. We present a case where the tumor displayed unusually aggressive behavior with metastatic disease to the liver and pancreatic bed. Although serous cystic neoplasms should be considered a benign lesion and will be cured in most cases by surgical excision, the radiologist should be aware that on occasion they can exhibit aggressive behavior.
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