Pancreas CT Appearances

Acinar Tumor CT Findings

• Pancreatic head is most common site
• Lesions are usually solid and exophytic
• Mean size around 7 cm

Other Information About Acinar Tumors

Etiology:

• Unknown

Epidemiology:

• Rare
• More common in males
• Typically presents after age 60

Presentation:

• Abdominal and/or back pain
• Weight loss
• Nausea
• Jaundice is not a common symptom as it is with PDAC

Prognosis:

• Since acinar tumors are very rare, the true prognosis is unknown
• The 5-year survival rate has been given as low as 10% up to 42%

Related Pearls: Acinar Tumors