Serous cystadenocarcinoma is a type of
tumor in the
cystadenocarcinoma grouping.
Most commonly, the primary site of serous cystadenocarcinoma is the
ovary
The ovary is an organ in the female reproductive system that produces an ovum. When released, this travels down the fallopian tube into the uterus, where it may become fertilized by a sperm. There is an ovary () found on each side of the body. ...
. Rare occurrence in the
pancreas has been reported, although this is not typical, with the majority of microcystic pancreatic masses representing alternate
disease processes such as the more
benign serous cystadenoma.
References
Gynaecological cancer
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