Serous Microcystic Adenoma to Adenocarcinoma of Pancreas—A Case Report
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Giant serous microcystic pancreas adenoma
Serous cystadenomas are rare tumors comprising 1-2% of exocrine pancreas tumors. They are mostly known as benign conditions but malign transformation as serous cystadenocarcinoma is also reported. It is usually seen in females. Non-specific symptoms, such as abdominal pain or symptoms due to mass affect, are usually seen. A 64-year old female patient was investigated for abdominal pain. Physica...
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عنوان ژورنال: Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology
سال: 2013
ISSN: 0975-7651,0976-6952
DOI: 10.1007/s13193-013-0217-z