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Simple mucinous cyst: another potential cancer precursor in the pancreas? Case report with molecular characterization and systematic review of the literature.
Virchows Archiv : an international journal of pathology - 1 Jul 2021
Milanetto Anna Caterina, Tonello Alice Sabrina, Valotto Giovanni, Munari Giada, Luchini Claudio, Fassan Matteo, Pasquali Claudio
Abstract excerpt
Cystic lesions of the pancreas may range from benign to precursors of pancreatic cancer. Simple mucinous cyst (SMC) is larger than 1 cm, has a gastric-type flat mucinous lining, and minimal atypia without ovarian-type stroma. We report a new case of pancreatic SMC, coupling a systematic review of the English literature mainly focused on their clinic-pathological features. We reviewed 103 cases of SMC in adults...
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