Mucin profile of the pancreatic mucinous cystic neoplasms

Mucinous cystic neoplasms （MCNs） of the pancreas are a distinct entity, account for 1% of pancreatic exocrine tumors. MCNs can be classified histologically as adenomas, borderline tumors, or carcinomas. Because several evidences showing that mucinous cystadenomas are potentially malignant and may transform into cystadenocarcinomas, particularly if treated by drainage, these tumors should be identified accurately.