Solid-Pseudopapillary Tumors

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Solid-Pseudopapillary Tumors Grace E. Kim, MD Key Facts Terminology Solid-pseudopapillary tumor (SPT) Low-grade malignant neoplasm of uncertain cellular differentiation Etiology/Pathogenesis 90-100% harbor mutations in β-catenin gene Clinical Issues Occurs predominately…

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Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm

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Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD Key Facts Terminology Neoplasm composed of mucin-producing epithelial cells associated with ovarian-type stroma Clinical Issues Comprises 10% of cystic lesions of pancreas Average age…

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Acinar Cell Cystadenoma

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Acinar Cell Cystadenoma Vikram Deshpande, MD Key Facts Terminology Benign pancreatic cyst lined by acinar cells Clinical Issues Young to middle-aged Benign cyst without risk of malignant transformation Macroscopic Features…

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