Honeycomb‐Like Mucinous Carcinoma of the Pancreas, Mimicking Serous Cystadenoma

Mucinous carcinoma of the pancreas has been rarely documented. Consequently, studies on imaging criteria for distinguishing mucinous carcinoma from other pancreatic tumors remain insufficient. Herein, we report a resected case of mucinous carcinoma of the pancreas, including correlation analysis between imaging and pathology. Imaging studies revealed a honeycomb-like multinodular cystic mass with poor contrast enhancement and an irregular contour. In conclusion, mucinous carcinoma of the pancreas can present as a multinodular cystic mass with a honeycomb-like structure. A key feature distinguishing it from serous cystadenoma is poor contrast enhancement, which might be accompanied by an irregular contour.

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Journal of Clinical Ultrasound
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2026-05-21
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https://doi.org/10.1002/jcu.70267
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Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
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Honeycomb‐Like Mucinous Carcinoma of the Pancreas, Mimicking Serous Cystadenoma

Taketoshi Fujimoto, Yo Kato, Kuni Ohtomo
Journal of Clinical Ultrasound
Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
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Honeycomb‐Like Mucinous Carcinoma of the Pancreas, Mimicking Serous Cystadenoma

Taketoshi Fujimoto, Yo Kato, Kuni Ohtomo
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Abstract

Mucinous carcinoma of the pancreas has been rarely documented. Consequently, studies on imaging criteria for distinguishing mucinous carcinoma from other pancreatic tumors remain insufficient. Herein, we report a resected case of mucinous carcinoma of the pancreas, including correlation analysis between imaging and pathology. Imaging studies revealed a honeycomb-like multinodular cystic mass with poor contrast enhancement and an irregular contour. In conclusion, mucinous carcinoma of the pancreas can present as a multinodular cystic mass with a honeycomb-like structure. A key feature distinguishing it from serous cystadenoma is poor contrast enhancement, which might be accompanied by an irregular contour.

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound
Hiratsuka City Hospital (JP), The Cancer Institute Hospital (JP), The University of Tokyo (JP)
Openalex Percentile: Top 7%
Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
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