Microcystic adenomas (serous cystadenomas) of pancreas. A clinicopathologic investigation of eight cases with immunohistochemical and ultrastructural studies.
Microcystic adenomas are rare tumors, which have only recently been distinguished from other cystic pancreatic lesions. This study details eight cases diagnosed at the Cleveland Clinic. Seven occurred in females. The mean age at diagnosis was 66 years. Abdominal or epigastric pain was the most common symptom. A history of extrapancreatic tumors was frequent… (More)