Mucinous Cystadenocarcinoma in the Pancreas Head Associated with Acute Stomachache

Abstract

We report herein on a case of mucinous cystadenocarcinoma （MCC） in the pancreas head associated with acute stomachache. A 87-year-old woman had been under physician observation for MCC. She came to our hospital due to an acute stomachache. CT showed that the MCC was growing fast. Fearing its impending rupture, we performed emergency surgery. The pathological findings showed MCC with ovarian-type stroma and positive staining for estrogen and progesterone receptors. The patient was discharged on postoperative day 31. Despite no adjuvant therapy, there has not been any relapse of the cancer three years after surgery.