title: Serous Cystic Neoplasm: Do We Have to Wait Till It Causes Trouble?
abstract: Serous cystic neoplasm (SCN) of the pancreas is considered a benign tumor with almost no malignant potential. Most surgeons agree that asymptomatic SCN requires only regular observation. However, several complexities and interference with organ preservation during the operation, may develop when a huge symptomatic tumor is treated with surgery. So, the purpose of this study is to develop a potential management plan based on a literature review and by describing three recent cases of SCN of the pancreas. We suggest that SCNs be responded to with a timely and appropriate surgical intervention - before they require clinical attention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea. ; Pancreaticobiliary Cancer Clinic, Yonsei University Health System, Korea. ; Young Yonsei Pancreatic Tumor Study Group, Korea.
authors.forename: Ho Kyoung
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Hwang
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea. ; Pancreaticobiliary Cancer Clinic, Yonsei University Health System, Korea. ; Young Yonsei Pancreatic Tumor Study Group, Korea.
authors.forename: Young Eun
authors.initials: YE
authors.lastname: Chung
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea. ; Pancreaticobiliary Cancer Clinic, Yonsei University Health System, Korea. ; Young Yonsei Pancreatic Tumor Study Group, Korea.
authors.forename: Hyun Ki
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea. ; Pancreaticobiliary Cancer Clinic, Yonsei University Health System, Korea. ; Young Yonsei Pancreatic Tumor Study Group, Korea.
authors.forename: Jung Yub
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Park
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Oncology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea. ; Pancreaticobiliary Cancer Clinic, Yonsei University Health System, Korea. ; Young Yonsei Pancreatic Tumor Study Group, Korea.
authors.forename: Hye Jin
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea. ; Pancreaticobiliary Cancer Clinic, Yonsei University Health System, Korea. ; Young Yonsei Pancreatic Tumor Study Group, Korea.
authors.forename: Chang Moo
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea. ; Pancreaticobiliary Cancer Clinic, Yonsei University Health System, Korea.
authors.forename: Woo Jung
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Lee
keywords: Serous cystadenoma; Surgical treatment; Symptomatic