The value of the CT in diagnosing of the pancreatic cystadenoma

Objective:Pancreatic cystadenoma is a rare tumor among the cystic pancreatic lesions.This study aimed to explore the CT findings of pancreatic cystadenoma and to improve the diagnostic level of the disease.Methods:We retrospectively analyzed the CT findings of 20 cases of pancreatic cystadenoma confirmed by surgery and pathology.Results:Most lesions occurred in middle aged women.All the 20 cases exhibited single or multiple cystic lesions of different sizes,in which 14 cases prosented with single cyst and 6 cases with multiple cysts,4 cases with internal septation,4 cases with papillary projection of the inner wall,2 cases with punctuated or sand-like particle calcification,1 case combined with gallstone,1 case combined with renal cyst,1 case combined with hepatic cyst,and 1 case combined with inflammatory pseudotumor of spleen.Conclusion:Pancreatic cystadenoma has specific characteristics in CT and can be distinctively diagnosed in typical appearance cases.