J Korean Radiol Soc.  1997 Sep;37(3):479-481.

Microcystic Adenoma of the Pancreas Associated with Non-functionaing Islet Cell Tumor: A Case Report

• Kong KY
• Lee DH
• Ko YT
• Kim YW

Abstract

Among cystic tumors arising in the pancreas, microcystic adenoma is relatively uncommon; it is usually benign, and is comprised of cysts that vary in size from microscopic to 2cm in diameter. It has recently been reported to be associated with other pancreatic tumors with malignant potential; in particular, microcystic adenoma with coexistent islet cell tumor has been reported in von Hippel-Lindau disease. We report a case of microcystic adenoma of the pancreas associated with coexistent surgically-proven islet cell tumor. On spiral CT, the islet cell tumor was seen as a highly enhanced inhomogeneous solid mass in the pancreatic head, and microcystic adenoma as numerous small cysts throughout the pancreas.

Keyword

Pancreas, CT; Pancreas, neoplasms

MeSH Terms

Adenoma*
Adenoma, Islet Cell*
Head
Islets of Langerhans*
Pancreas*
Tomography, Spiral Computed
von Hippel-Lindau Disease