Massive pancreatic serous cystadenomas raise important questions regarding surgical management of incidental pancreatic cystic lesions: a report of two cases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The widespread use of cross-sectional imaging and ultrasound has led to an increase in the diagnosis of pancreatic cystic neoplasms. These lesions have an estimated prevalence of 2.4% of which approximately 10-16% are serous cystadenoma (SCA). SCA is the most common benign pancreatic lesion; the vast majority are asymptomatic and associated with low risk for malignant transformation. Despite improved insight into the natural history of these tumors, recommendations for their management remain contentious. We present two cases of giant SCA that call attention to shortcomings of the current guidelines for management of benign cystic pancreatic lesions.

Case description

In both cases, patients presented for surgical evaluation late in the disease course despite multi

SUBMITTER: Chiacchia S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9660057 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature