Serous cystadenoma
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Serous cystadenoma may refer to:
- Ovarian serous cystadenomaOvarian serous cystadenomaOvarian serous cystadenoma, also known as serous cystadenoma, is a very common benign ovarian tumour.It has a very superficial resemblance to the most common type of ovarian cancer under the microscope; however, it is virtually impossible to mix-up with its malignant counterpart , and does not...
, a very common benignBenignA benign tumor is a tumor that lacks the ability to metastasize. Common examples of benign tumors include moles and uterine fibroids.The term "benign" implies a mild and nonprogressive disease. Indeed, many kinds of benign tumors are harmless to human health...
tumour of the ovaryOvaryThe ovary is an ovum-producing reproductive organ, often found in pairs as part of the vertebrate female reproductive system. Ovaries in anatomically female individuals are analogous to testes in anatomically male individuals, in that they are both gonads and endocrine glands.-Human anatomy:Ovaries...
. - Pancreatic serous cystadenomaPancreatic serous cystadenomaPancreatic serous cystadenoma, also known as serous cystadenoma of the pancreas and serous microcystic adenoma, a benign tumour of pancreas...
, also known as serous microcystic adenoma.