Mucinous cystic neoplasm of pancreas a case report

Abstract

Mucinous cystic neoplasm of pancreas are relatively rare >95% occur in the body and tail of pancreas. Majority occur in young and middle aged female containing ovarian type subepithelial stroma. These tumors are either premalignant (MCN with low grade dysplasia) or (MCN with high grade dysplasia) or invasive carcinoma. Differential diagnosis includes pancreatic pseudocyst and pancreatic hydatid cyst. Investigations include ultrasonography (USG), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Contrast enhanced computed tomography (CECT) supplemented by endoscopic USG with cyst fluid aspiration.

Rare clinical entity of diffuse mucinous cystic neoplasm of the pancreas: A case report and review of the literature

“…The conservative approach involves regular follow-up with imaging and FNA cytology every six months for the initial two years, followed by annual monitoring thereafter. If the tumor displays an increase in size or becomes symptomatic during this monitoring period, surgery becomes a necessary course of action [ 5 , 12 ]. For these points, emphasizing the critical role of a multidisciplinary team comprising of surgeons, radiologists, endoscopists, and oncologists is of paramount importance.…”