pancreatic mucinous cystadenoma

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Disease Overview

A non-metastasizing cystic epithelial neoplasm arising from the exocrine pancreas. It is composed of columnar, mucin-producing epithelial cells. It occurs almost exclusively in women. Large tumors are often accompanied by a palpable abdominal mass.

Synonyms

colloid cystadenoma of pancreas
colloid cystadenoma of the pancreas
colloidal cystadenoma of pancreas
colloidal cystadenoma of the pancreas
mucinous cystadenocarcinoma of the pancreas
mucinous cystadenoma of pancreas
mucinous cystadenoma of the pancreas
pancreas mucinous cystadenoma
pancreatic colloid cystadenoma
pancreatic colloidal cystadenoma
pancreatic mucinous cystadenocarcinoma
pancreatic mucinous cystadenoma
pancreatic mucinous cystic neoplasm

GARD Disease Summary

The Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) has information and resources for patients, caregivers, and families that may be helpful before and after diagnosis of this condition. GARD is a program of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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Orphanet

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