Mucinous cystic neoplasms （MCNs） of the pancreas are a distinct entity, account for 1% of pancreatic exocrine tumors. MCNs can be classified histologically as adenomas, borderline tumors, or carcinomas. Because seve...Mucinous cystic neoplasms （MCNs） of the pancreas are a distinct entity, account for 1% of pancreatic exocrine tumors. MCNs can be classified histologically as adenomas, borderline tumors, or carcinomas. Because several evidences showing that mucinous cystadenomas are potentially malignant and may transform into cystadenocarcinomas, particularly if treated by drainage, these tumors should be identified accurately.展开更多
基金This study was supported by a grant from the Shanghai Science Union Grant (No.03JC14021).
文摘Mucinous cystic neoplasms （MCNs） of the pancreas are a distinct entity, account for 1% of pancreatic exocrine tumors. MCNs can be classified histologically as adenomas, borderline tumors, or carcinomas. Because several evidences showing that mucinous cystadenomas are potentially malignant and may transform into cystadenocarcinomas, particularly if treated by drainage, these tumors should be identified accurately.
