GROSS ANATOMY Overview Intraperitoneal lymphatic organ located posterior to stomach and intimately associated with retroperitoneum (pancreatic tail and left kidney) Surrounded by peritoneum (except at hilum) and suspended by several ligaments Gastrosplenic ligament – Left anterior margin of lesser sac…
KEY FACTS Terminology Epithelial tumor of exocrine pancreas with low-grade malignant potential and solid and cystic features You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member.…
KEY FACTS Terminology Historically known as islet cell or carcinoid tumors You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Solid epithelial neoplasm from ductal epithelium of exocrine pancreas You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm: Mucin-producing cystic tumor arising from main &/or branch pancreatic ducts with low malignant potential Previously called: Intraductal papillary mucinous tumor, duct ectatic mucinous cystadenoma, mucinous hypersecretory neoplasm, mucin-producing tumor Cystic neoplasm of pancreas…
KEY FACTS Terminology Synonyms: Pancreatic serous cystic neoplasm, microcystic adenoma of pancreas You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Synonyms: Mucinous cystic neoplasm, macrocystic cystadenoma/carcinoma, mucinous cystadenoma/carcinoma Septated cystic neoplasm composed of mucin-producing epithelium and distinctive ovarian-type stroma, ranging in grade from potentially malignant to invasive carcinoma You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership…
KEY FACTS Terminology Progressive, irreversible inflammatory and fibrosing disease You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
KEY FACTS Terminology Collection of pancreatic fluid and inflammatory exudate encapsulated by nonepithelial fibrous tissue developing > 4 weeks after acute pancreatic fluid collection You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles…
KEY FACTS Terminology Acute inflammatory process of pancreas with variable involvement of other local tissues and remote organs Interstitial edematous pancreatitis, necrotizing pancreatitis Acute pancreatic fluid collection ± infection Acute necrotic collection ± infection You’re Reading a Preview Become a…