A 45-year-old woman is evaluated for epigastric and back pain. Physical examination is normal. Computed tomography of the abdomen reveals a 8 cm cystic lesion in the region of the tail of the pancreas. The cyst demonstrates internal septations and papillary projections from its walls. Which of the following diagnoses is most likely in this patient?
A. Pancreatic lymphoma
B. Retroperitoneal liposarcoma
C. Pancreatic pseudocyst
D. Pancreatic mucinous cystadenoma
Answer:D
A 45-year-old woman is evaluated for epigastric and back pain. Physical examination is normal. Computed tomography of the abdomen reveals a 8 cm cystic lesion in the region of the tail of the pancreas. The cyst demonstrates internal septations and papillary projections from its walls. Which of the following diagnoses is most likely in this patient?
A. Pancreatic lymphoma B. Retroperitoneal liposarcoma C. Pancreatic pseudocyst D. Pancreatic mucinous cystadenoma