Neoplasia cística mucinosa do pâncreas / Mucinous cystic neoplasia of the pancreas

Introdução: Neoplasia cística mucinosa é tumor mucinoso benigno (cistoadenoma mucinoso) ou maligno (cistoadenocarcinoma mucinoso), que não se comunica com os ductos pancreáticos. Objetivo: Apresentar revisão da literatura sobre o tema. Método: Ênfase nas diretrizes das principais sociedades médicas mundiais na orientação do diagnóstico, tratamento e a vigilância da neoplasia cística mucinosa. Resultado: A quase totalidade dessas neoplasias ocorre no gênero feminino de 40-50 anos de idade. Como raras exceções, esta neoplasia é encontrada na cauda/corpo do pâncreas. Para estabelecer o diagnóstico é necessário a presença de estroma similar ao do ovário na parede do cisto no exame patológico. Exames de imagem de alta resolução, como tomografia, ressonância magnética e ecoendoscopia apresentam elevada precisão para identificar esta neoplasia. O tratamento cirúrgico consiste na pancreatectomia distal com linfadenectomia e esplenectomia. A via laparoscópica ou robótica é preferida para tumores <5-7 cm. Devido a possibilidade de rotura do tumor e disseminação da neoplasia, as lesões >5-7 cm devem ser submetidos à ressecção laparotômica. Conclusão: Não existe uniformidade internacional na conduta terapêutica. O tratamento cirúrgico deve ser indicado para todos os pacientes com condições cirúrgicas e que apresentam neoplasia ≥3-4 cm, dependendo do consenso.

Introduction: Mucinous cystic neoplasia is a benign mucinous tumor (mucinous cystadenoma) or malignant (mucinous cystadenocarcinoma), which does not communicate with the pancreatic ducts. Objective: To present a review of the literature on the topic. Method: Emphasis on the guidelines of the main global medical societies in guiding the diagnosis, treatment and surveillance of mucinous cystic neoplasia. Result: Almost all of these neoplasms occur in females aged 40-50 years. As a rare exception, this neoplasm is found in the tail/body of the pancreas. To establish the diagnosis, the presence of stroma similar to that of the ovary in the cyst wall is necessary on pathological examination. High-resolution imaging exams, such as tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and endoscopic ultrasound, are highly accurate in identifying this neoplasm. Surgical treatment consists of distal pancreatectomy with lymphadenectomy and splenectomy. The laparoscopic or robotic route is preferred for tumors <5-7 cm. Due to the possibility of tumor rupture and dissemination of the neoplasm, lesions >5-7 cm must undergo laparotomic resection. Conclusion: There is no international uniformity in therapeutic conduct. Surgical treatment should be indicated for all patients with surgical conditions and who have neoplasia ≥3-4 cm, depending on the consensus.

Value of cyst fluid carcinoembryonic antigen detection combined with liquid based cytology in diagnosing advanced pancreatic cystic neoplasms / 中华胰腺病杂志

Objective To assess the value of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) level,liquid based cytology examination and combining 2 methods in predicting advanced pancreatic cystic neoplasms (PCNs).Methods The clinical data of 78 patients pathologically confirmed with PCN who underwent surgical resection after EUS-FNA and cyst fluid analysis in Shanghai Changhai Hospital,from January 2006 to June 2017 were collected and analyzed,including 32 (A-PCNs) patients and 46 non A-PCNs patients.The comparisons on the CEA level in the cyst fluid and liquid based cytology between the two groups were performed.ROC curve for CEA level in cyst fluid was applied and under curve area was calculated.Sensitive,specificity and accuracy were applied to assess the diagnosis value of 2 methods in predicting A-PCNs.Results In 35 patients,the difference on cyst fluid CEA level was statistically significant between 9 A-PCNs and 26 non A PCNs patients) [(1419.9 ± 1416.9) μg/L vs (316.0 ± 475.2) μg/L,P =0.049].Based on ROC curve,CEA ＞ 418.9 ng/ml could help to predicting A-PCNs with the sensitivity of 85.7％,specificity of 73.1％,and accuracy of 75.8％ as the cutoff value,and the area under ROC curve was 0.863.Liquid based cytology were performed in 27 A-PCNs patients and 33 non A PCNs patients,and the positive rate had statistical difference between 2 groups (48.1 vs 9.1％,P =0.001).The sensitivity,specificity and diagnostic accuracy for liquid-based cytology for diagnosing A-PCNs were 48.1％,90.9％,and 55.1％.Cyst fluid CEA combined with liquid based cytology can effectively diagnose A-PCN,and the sensitivity,specificity,and diagnostic accuracy were 100％,64.7％ and 76.0％.Conclusions Liquid-based cytology and cyst fluid CEA level were useful in predicting A-PCNs to a certain degree.Combining 2 methods could improve the sensitivity and accuracy in predicting A-PCNs.

Spleen-and splenic vessels-preserving laparoscopic distal pancreatomy for the treatment of pancreatic cystic tumor of body and tail / 中华消化外科杂志

Objective To investigate the feasibility of spleen-and splenic vessels-preserving laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy for the treatment of pancreatic cystic tumor of body and tail.Methods The clinical data of a female patient with pancreatic cystic tumor of body and tail who was admitted to the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of the Sun Yat-Sen University in March 2013 were retrospectively analyzed.Spleen-and splenic vesselspreserving laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy was determined as the optimal therapeutic method according to the physical examination and the results of computered tomography scan.Laparoscopic or open operation combined with distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy would be carried out as a candidate choice once it is hard to separate the splenic artery and vein from distal pancreas or to control the serious vessels hemorrhage.The patient was followed up by outpatient examination every 1 to 3 months up to March 2015.Results Spleen-and splenic vessels-preserving laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy was finished successfully.The operation time and volume of intraoperative blood loss were 192 minutes and 50 mL,respectively.The patient took out-of-bed for activity at postoperative day 1 without complications.The multiple severe microcystic pancreatic adenoma was confirmed by postoperative pathological examination,with a maximum diameter of 3.5cm.The leakage tube was removed at postoperative day 5.The levels of serum amylase at postoperative day 1,3,5 were normal.The patient was discharged at postoperative day 8 and got regular follow-up without bleeding,pancreatic fistula,infection and a symptom of epigastric pain or discomfort.Conclusion Spleen-and splenic vessels-preserving laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy has advantages of less traumas,faster postoperative recovery and a preservation of normal splenic function,deserving clinical application.

Diagnosis and treatment of 35 cases of pancreatic cystic neoplasms / 国际外科学杂志

Objective To investigate the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cystic tumors. Methods The clinical data of 35 patients with pancreatic cystic tumors were retrospectively analyzed. Results The preoperative diagnosis rate was as follows: ultrasound was 28.6% ( 10/35 ), CT 44.4% ( 12/27 ), MRI 70% (7/10). Twenty-eight cases underwent operation and were diagnosed finally by postoperative pathology. Serous cystic neoplasm (SCN) was found in 2 cases, mucinous cystic neoplasm (MCN) in 9 cases,cystic adenocarcinoma in 7 cases, intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm ( IPMN ) in 3 cases, solid pseudopapillary tumor (SPT) in 7 cases. Twenty-three cases were followed up successfully. The post-operative 5 years survival rate was 62.5% (5/8) in pancreatic cystic adenoma without recurrence. The longest survival time in cystic adenocarcinoma after complete resection was 5 years and 8 months, while in which after incomplete resection was 6 months. The 4 cases of SPT are all alive, and one of them has survived for 4 years as the longest one. Conclusions It is difficult to diagnose the pancreatic cystic neoplasm accurately before operation. CT and MRI may be helpful to make the diagnosis. Surgical resection is the most effective treatment. The enhancement of the communication and cooperation between the related departments, the early diagnosis, and the appropriate operation are needed to improve the diagnostic and therapeutic efficacy.

Metastatic Leiomyosarcoma of the Pancreas Mimicking a Cystic Neoplasm: A Case Report

Pancreatic tumors are primary in most cases. Pancreatic metastases associated with other primary malignancies, especially pancreatic metastasis of leiomyosarcoma, are infrequent. A 49-year-old woman underwent surgical resection of a mass in the right groin, which was diagnosed as a leiomyosarcoma and she was well for 4 years without evidence of disease recurrence. As part of her routine follow-up, an abdominal computed tomography (CT) identified a cystic neoplasm of the pancreas. Pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy was performed. Microscopically, the tumor was composed of spindle cells with a predominantly fascicular pattern, which was consistent with a leiomyosarcoma that was metastatic to the pancreas. We report here a unique case of pancreatic metastasis from a leiomyosarcoma, which was resectable and mimicked a primary cystic neoplasm.

Central Segmental Resection of Pancreas for Cystic Neoplasms in Head and Neck of Pancreas

PURPOSE: Pancreatic cystic neoplasm is a rare disease. It should be resected regardless of the presence of symptoms due to the possibility of malignancy. Standard pancreatic resection such as PPPD or distal pancreatectomy accompanies the loss of a significant amount of normal pancreatic parenchyma and may cause an impairment of normal pancreatic functions. On the contrary, pancreatic enucleation is known to have risks of pancreactic fistula or abscess. The aim of this study is to elucidate whether segmental resection of the pancreas is a safe and effective treatment in cystic neoplasms in the head and neck of the pancreas. METHODS: We reviewed the medical records of seven patients treated with central segmental resection of the pancreas for cystadenoma at Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital from December 2000 to April 2001. All lesions were located at the head and neck of the pancreas. A cephalic stump was sutured for closure of minute pancreatic ductal leakage and hemostasis, and the distal stump was anastomosed with a Roux-en-Y jejunal loop. Postoperative pancreatic functions, complications, and follow up results were analysed. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 48.14 (+/-9.55) years old. The pathological diagnoses were 4 cases of serous cystadenoma and 3 cases of mucinous cystadenoma. The mean size was 2.03 (+/-0.7) cm. The average operating time was 299.3 (+/-44.2) minutes. There were two cases of minor complications that were mild pancreatic fistulas without symptoms. There was no operative mortality, impairment of pancreatic function, or recurrence. The mean postoperative hospital stay was 23.6 days. CONCLUSION: Segmental resection of the pancreas can be a rational therapeutic option for cystic neoplasms in the head and neck of the pancreas in terms of the potential benefit of preserving pancreatic function.