A benign tumor that contains both cyst-like structures and glandular tissue, commonly found in the ovaries or pancreas.
From Greek 'kystis' (bladder/cyst), 'aden' (gland), and '-oma' (tumor), literally meaning a tumor combining cyst and glandular features.
Doctors encounter cystadenomas frequently, and they're one of the most common ovarian tumors—what's remarkable is that even though they're benign, understanding them led to better cancer-screening methods and imaging techniques that save lives.
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