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Mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCNs) are pancreatic cystic epithelial neoplasms occurring almost exclusively in women. They are formed by epithelial cells producing mucin and supported by an ovarian-type stroma, without communication with the pancreatic ductal system. According to the grade of epithelial dysplasia, these tumors are classified as MCN with low-grade dysplasia, moderate dysplasia, or high-grade dysplasia (carcinoma in situ). If there is an invasive carcinoma component, the lesions are designated MCN with associated invasive carcinoma [1].
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Marchegiani, G., Manfredi, R., Malleo, G., Frigerio, I., Zamboni, G. (2013). Mucinous Cystic Neoplasms. In: Pederzoli, P., Bassi, C. (eds) Uncommon Pancreatic Neoplasms. Updates in Surgery. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2673-5_3
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