Serous microcystic adenoma (glycogen rich cystadenoma) of the pancreas

Serous microcystic adenoma (glycogen rich cystadenoma) of the pancreas

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Serous microcystic adenoma (SMCA) is a rare pancreatic tumor with a striking predilection for elderly females and a rather unique morphology.Classically, the tumor is riddled with innumerable Bath and Body small cysts around a stellate scar.The quintessential histological features are closely placed small cysts lined by 8-KR glycogen rich cuboidal epithelium.In view of its excellent prognostic outcome, this tumor needs to be accurately diagnosed.

This report documents a case of SMCA occurring in a 60-year-old female.