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===Subclassication===
===Subclassication===
*Serous microcystic adenoma.
*Serous microcystic adenoma ([[AKA]] serous cystadenoma<ref name=Ref_Sternberg4_1630>{{Ref Sternberg4|1630}}</ref>).
** Many small cysts.
** Many small cysts.
*Serous oligocystic adenoma.
*Serous oligocystic adenoma.
** Large cysts.
** Large cysts.
*Serous adenocarcinoma - rare.<ref>MK. Half-day.</ref>
*Serous adenocarcinoma - very rare.<ref name=Ref_Sternberg4_1630>{{Ref Sternberg4|1630}}</ref>


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===Characteristics of serous microcystic adenoma===
===Characteristics of serous microcystic adenoma===
*1-2% of all exocrine pancratic tumours.
*1-2% of all exocrine pancratic tumours.
*Female>Male.
*Female > male.
*Mean age 66 years.
*Mean age 66 years.
*Truly benign with no malignant potenial.
*Truly benign with no malignant potenial.
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