Catalog

Serous cystadenocarcinoma of pancreas

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Link to WHO Definition

Serous cystadenocarcinoma of pancreas – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1624575808

A metastasizing, slow-growing malignant epithelial neoplasm that arises from the exocrine pancreas. It is characterised by the presence of cysts and is composed of glycogen-rich malignant epithelial cells which produce a watery fluid. Signs and symptoms include upper gastrointestinal bleeding, weight loss, jaundice, and abdominal pain.