Jurnal Ners
Vol. 10 No. 2 (2026)

Management of a 5-Year-Old Patient with Pancreatic Serous Cystadenoma: A Rare Case Report

Dedi Rahmad Harahap (Universitas Riau/Arifin Achmad Hospital)
Ismar Ismar (Universitas Riau/Arifin Achmad Hospital)
Tubagus Odih Rhomdani Wahid (Universitas Riau/Arifin Achmad Hospital)
Dedy Satria (Universitas Riau/Arifin Achmad Hospital)
Arnadi Arnadi (Universitas Riau/Arifin Achmad Hospital)
Welly Zulfikar (Universitas Riau/Arifin Achmad Hospital)
Eddy Ahmad Syahputra (Universitas Riau/Arifin Achmad Hospital)
Andrea Valentino (Universitas Riau/Arifin Achmad Hospital)
Sinta Chaira Maulanisa (Universitas Riau/Arifin Achmad Hospital)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Feb 2026

Abstract

Introduction: Pancreatic serous cystadenoma is a benign primary pancreatic cystic neoplasm that typically presents asymptomatically. It is rare in the pediatric population and often poses diagnostic challenges. Case Report: A 5-year-old girl presented to the emergency department at Arifin Achmad Hospital with severe pain in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen, which had persisted for 5 days. Clinical examination revealed swelling and erythema in the epigastric region. Imaging studies identified cystic lesions in the pancreas. The patient underwent a pancreatectomy, and the pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of pancreatic serous cystadenoma. Conclusion: Diagnosing pancreatic masses requires a comprehensive evaluation, with radiological imaging being crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. For lesions located in the caudal region of the pancreas, distal pancreatectomy is the recommended surgical approach.

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ners

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing

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Fokus Jurnal Ners meliputi bidang kajian riset keperawatan diantaranya Keperawatan Medikal Bedah, Keperawatan Maternitas, Keperawatan Gawat Darurat, Keperawatan Anak, Keperawatan Lansia, Keperawatan Jiwa, Keperawatan Keluarga, Keperawatan Masyarakat, Manajemen Keperawatan dan Terapi Komplementer ...