CT of serous cystadenoma of the pancreas and mimicking masses

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2008 Feb;190(2):406-12. doi: 10.2214/AJR.07.2808.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this article is to illustrate the varied CT appearances of serous cystadenoma of the pancreas and of masses that mimic serous cystadenoma.

Conclusion: Serous cystadenomas of the pancreas have a wide range of CT findings. Familiarity with the varied CT appearances and awareness of the diagnostic limitations of CT are important for accurate diagnosis and management of serous cystadenoma of the pancreas.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Cystadenoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*