serous cystadenoma

Serous Cystadenoma of the Pancreas: Understanding Your Pathology Report

Serous cystadenoma is a non-cancerous tumor that develops in the pancreas. It is composed of small, fluid-filled spaces (cysts) lined by specialized cells that contain a sugar called glycogen. Most serous cystadenomas grow slowly and do not cause symptoms. They are often discovered by accident during imaging studies conducted for other purposes. What causes serous …
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Serous Cystadenoma of the Ovary: Understanding Your Pathology Report

A serous cystadenoma is a common, noncancerous (benign) type of ovarian tumor. It develops from the epithelium, the thin layer of cells that covers the surface of the ovary. A serous cystadenoma consists of one or more fluid-filled spaces called cysts and is lined by serous cells. Although a serous cystadenoma is not cancer and …
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