Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMNs)

What are Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMNs)?

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are cystic tumors of the pancreas that grow within the pancreatic ducts and are capable of producing mucin. What is the Pathology of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMNs)? The pathology of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms…
Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas

What are Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas?

Cystic Neoplasms of the pancreas are the fluid-filled sacs within the pancreas. Examples of Cystic Neoplasms of the pancreas include:  Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMNs) Mucinous Cystic NeoplasmsSerous Cystic NeoplasmsSolid-Pseudopapillary Neoplasm
Pancreatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia (PanIN)

What is Pancreatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia (PanIN)?

Pancreatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia (PanIN) is a well-defined precursor histologically to aggressive pancreas ductal adenocarcinoma. What is the Pathology of Pancreatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia (PanIN)? The pathology of pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PanIN): -Etiology: The cause of pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PanIN) is idiopathically…
Pancreatoblastoma

What is Pancreatoblastoma?

Pancreatoblastoma is a childhood tumor that is very rare of epithelial exocrine cells of the pancreas originate. What is the Pathology of Pancreatoblastoma? The pathology of pancreatoblastoma is: The study of fully malignant neoplasms, with a better rate than pancreatic…
Acinar Cell Carcinoma

What is Acinar Cell Carcinoma?

Acinar cell carcinoma is an epithelial neoplasm defined by its morphologic similarity to acinar cells and the secretion of pancreatic exocrine enzymes. What is the Pathology of Acinar Cell Carcinoma? The pathology of acinar cell carcinoma is: The study of…
Pancreatic Neoplasms

What are Pancreatic Neoplasms?

Pancreatic neoplasms are fluid-filled sacs (cysts) or solid within the pancreas which may benign or malignant. Examples of pancreatic neoplasms include: Acinar cell carcinomaPancreatic carcinoma aka ductal carcinoma of the pancreasPancreatoblastomaPancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PanIN)Cystic neoplasms
Pancreatic Pseudocysts

What are Pancreatic Pseudocysts?

Pancreatic pseudocysts are cysts of the pancreas that are characterized by localized collections of hemorrhagic and necrotic material that lack an epithelial lining. What is the Pathology of Pancreatic Pseudocysts? The pathology of pancreatic pseudocysts is: Study of localized fluid…
Congenital Pancreatic Cysts.

What are Congenital Pancreatic Cysts?

Congenital pancreatic cysts are anomalies believed to result from anomalous development of the pancreatic ducts characterized by thin-walled unilocular cysts. What is the Pathology of Congenital Pancreatic Cysts? The pathology of congenital pancreatic cysts is: The study of a lesion…
Non-neoplastic Pancreatic Cysts

What are Non-neoplastic Pancreatic Cysts?

Non-neoplastic pancreatic cysts are unilocular cysts that tend to be benign lesions of the pancres.  Examples of non-neoplastic pancreatic cysts include: Congenital pancreatic cystsPancreatic pseudocysts