Abstract
Mucinous cystadenoma (MCA) is a rare pancreatic primitive tumor that occurs predominantly among middle-aged women. It often arises from the pancreatic body tail as a large unilocular or multilocular cyst. Mucinous cystadenoma is thought to be a premalignant lesion. Imaging characterization is fundamental for correct treatment of cystic pancreatic lesions. Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) with second-generation contrast media can improve the characterization of MCA thanks to the dynamic observation of the contrast-enhanced phases. We describe a case of CEUS diagnosis of unilocular MCA of the pancreatic tail.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1125-1129 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 8 |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
- Acoustics and Ultrasonics