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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 7, 2005; 11(13): 2045-2047
Published online Apr 7, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i13.2045
Published online Apr 7, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i13.2045
Mucinous nonneoplastic cyst of the pancreas: A truly novel pathological entity?
Brian K.P. Goh, Yu-Meng Tan, London L.P.J. Ooi, Department of Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169608
Puay-Hoon Tan, Department of Pathology, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169610
Yu-Meng Tan, London L.P.J. Ooi, Department of Surgical Oncology, National Cancer Centre, 11 Hospital Drive, Singapore
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Supported by Singapore Cancer Syndicate, MS0004
Correspondence to: Brian K.P. Goh, Department of Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Outram Road, Singapore 169610. bsgkp@hotmail.com
Telephone: +65-63214051 Fax: +65-62209323
Received: September 15, 2004
Revised: September 16, 2004
Accepted: November 23, 2004
Published online: April 7, 2005
Revised: September 16, 2004
Accepted: November 23, 2004
Published online: April 7, 2005
Abstract
Recently, a novel and distinct pancreatic cystic tumor termed “mucinous nonneoplastic” cyst was described in the literature. We report our experience with a 71-year-old female with a cystic tumor in the body of the pancreas demonstrating features suggestive of this diagnosis. We also review the literature regarding this “novel” pathological entity and discuss critically its existence and its differential diagnoses.
Keywords: Pancreatic cyst, Mucinous nonneoplastic cyst, Mucinous cysts, Pancreatic cystic tumors, Pancreas, Cyst