Cystadenoma of the pancreas--an unusual presentation.
Cystadenoma is a rare lesion of the pancreas. A case is reported in which the tumour was initially misdiagnosed as a pseudocyst and inappropriate surgery performed. The patient subsequently presented with gastro-intestinal haemorrhage and the tumour was resected. The diagnosis and management of cystic lesions of the pancreas are discussed, stressing the need for complete pre-operative investigation in order that incorrect treatment is avoided.
D003537:Cystadenoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010181:Pancreatic Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*