Giant mucinous cystic neoplasm of pancreas in an elderly female: A rare case report

Cystic tumors of the pancreas are rare and may be confused with hydatid cysts, especially in endemic areas. Mucinous Cystic Neoplasm (MCN) of pancreas are relatively rare with >95% occurrence in the body and tail of pancreas. Majority occur in young and middle-aged female containing ovarian type subepithelial stroma. These tumors are either premalignant (MCN with low grade dysplasia) or (MCN with high grade dysplasia) or invasive carcinoma. Differential diagnosis includes pancreatic pseudocyst and pancreatic hydatid cyst. Investigations include ultrasono-graphy, magnetic resonance imaging, contrast enhanced computed tomography supplemented by endoscopic ultrasonography with cyst fluid aspiration.