Solid serous cystadenoma of the pancreas: MR imaging with pathologic correlation

Abdom Imaging. 2005 Sep-Oct;30(5):605-9. doi: 10.1007/s00261-004-0286-0. Epub 2005 Feb 7.

Abstract

We report a case of solid type serous cystadenoma of the pancreas. Computed tomographic and magnetic resonance (MR) images showed a hypervascular solid tumor that was difficult to differentiate from endocrine tumor of the pancreas. However, the tumor showed marked hyperintensity similar to that of hepatic cyst on MR cholangiopancreatography, indicating not a solid but rather a cystic nature. MR cholangiopancreatography (heavily T2-weighted image) is quite useful for clearly differentiating solid from cystic tumors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cystadenoma, Serous / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed