Benign pancreatic tumors.
The goal of this article is to describe the different types of benign pancreatic neoplasms, methods to distinguish between them, and treatment options. Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is associated with specific neoplastic lesions that are similar in radiographic appearance to some benign lesions. The correct differentiation of these malignant and premalignant lesions from their benign counterpart is paramount to their proper management.
Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street, MN-264, Lexington, KY 40536, USA.
Sushanth
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Reddy
Christopher L
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Wolfgang
D000465:Algorithms; D018278:Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / Q000473:pathology; D018291:Cystadenoma, Mucinous / Q000175:diagnosis; D018293:Cystadenoma, Serous / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D018242:Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D010192:Pancreatic Pseudocyst / Q000175:diagnosis; D050500:Pancreatitis, Chronic / Q000473:pathology; D012598:Sclerosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D003969:Vipoma / Q000175:diagnosis