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ArticleCureus2023

Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm of the Pancreas in Pregnancy: A Case Report.

Khalid Al Shamousi, Said A Al-Busafi, Masoud Kashoob, Adil Al Zadjali, Hoor Al Kaabi

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Khalid Al ShamousiMedicine, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OMN.
Said A Al-BusafiGastroenterology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, OMN.
Masoud KashoobMedicine, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, OMN.
Adil Al ZadjaliGeneral Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, OMN.
Hoor Al KaabiMedicine, Oman Medical Specialty Board, Muscat, OMN.
Sultan Qaboos University · OMSultan Qaboos University Hospital · OMOman Medical College · OM

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCNs) of the pancreas are rare epithelial neoplasms, characterized by an inner epithelial layer and an ovarian-type sub-epithelial stroma. These lesions are typically benign but can pose challenges during pregnancy due to their rapid growth potential, associated risk of malignant transformation, and complications such as pancreatitis. We present a case of a 39-year-old pregnant female with a history of recurrent acute pancreatitis, diagnosed with an MCN during pregnancy. Diagnostic procedures were deferred until after delivery, followed by successful distal pancreatectomy. This case underscores the importance of individualized management strategies in pregnant patients with pancreatic MCNs, balancing the need for timely intervention with maternal and fetal safety. Long-term follow-up is generally unnecessary for MCNs without associated invasive carcinoma, emphasizing the favorable prognosis of these lesions following complete surgical resection.

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acute pancreatitiscase reportmucinous cystic neoplasmpancreaspregnancy

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PMID38222172
PMCPMC10785736
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