[Cystadenoma and cystadenocarcinoma of the pancreas. Clinical aspects, therapy and prognosis].
Cystadenoma and cystadenocarcinoma are relatively rare forms among tumors of the pancreas (10% and 1%, respectively). Imaging methods have increased the numbers diagnosed. Between 1964 and 1984 nine cystadenomas and ten cystadenocarcinomas have been observed. Correct diagnosis is often delayed until there is a palpable upper abdominal mass. Histologically there are three different forms: benign, serous cystadenoma (multicystic, with clear fluid); mucoid cystadenoma (sticky, glass-like; single cavity; potentially malignant); and cystadenocarcinoma. Treatment of choice is complete tumour resection. The prognosis is definitely better for cystadenoma than ductal adenocarcinoma.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001835:Body Weight; D003536:Cystadenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology*; D003537:Cystadenoma / Q000473:pathology*; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007565:Jaundice / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000209:etiology; D011379:Prognosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography
Zystadenome und Zystadenokarzinome des Pankreas. Klinik, Therapie und Prognose.