Serous microcystic adenoma (glycogen rich cystadenoma) of the pancreas.

Abstract

Serous microcystic adenoma (SMCA) is a rare pancreatic tumor with a striking predilection for elderly females and a rather unique morphology. Classically, the tumor is riddled with innumerable small cysts around a stellate scar. The quintessential histological features are closely placed small cysts lined by glycogen rich cuboidal epithelium. In view of its excellent prognostic outcome, this tumor needs to be accurately diagnosed. This report documents a case of SMCA occurring in a 60-year-old female.

• Authors: Sunitha Jacob, Premeeta Rawat, Ruth Prasanna Mark
• Journal: Indian journal of pathology & microbiology (Indian J Pathol Microbiol) 2010 Jan-Mar Vol. 53 Issue 1 Pg. 106-8 ISSN: 0974-5130 [Electronic] India
• PMID: 20090234 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Glycogen

Topics

• Adenoma (diagnosis, pathology, surgery)
• Female
• Glycogen (analysis)
• Histocytochemistry
• Humans
• Microscopy
• Middle Aged
• Pancreatic Neoplasms (diagnosis, pathology, surgery)