SCN, MCN and SPN – Sex specific differences in pancreatic cysts (other than IPMN)

Objectives Solid-pseudopapillar neoplasms (SPN or Frantz tumor) as well as serous and mucinous cystadenomas (SCN and MCN) count for app. 30 % of the cystic neoplasms of the pancreas and are predominantly found in women. SCN show no malignant potential, while this is assumed for 40% of MCN. SPN have an excellent prognosis, but signs of primary malignancy or recurrence (mostly hepatic or peritoneal metastasis) are shown in ∼ 15%. According to the current guidelines, surgical resection is indicated for SCN> 4cm, and as an oncological approach for pancreatic cysts, suspect for MCN or SPN in imaging.

Source: Pancreatology - June 1, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Christin Tjaden, Ulrike Heger, Daniel Schneider, Ulf Hinz, Oliver Strobel, Markus W. B üchler, Thilo Hackert Tags: 7. Cystic lesions of the pancreas Source Type: research