Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance

Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2022 Aug;20(8):1663-1667.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2022.03.002. Epub 2022 Apr 6.

Abstract

Pancreatic cysts (PC) are an increasingly common problem facing general gastroenterologists and generalists. They can be divided into 3 groups. First, those that have no risk of developing into pancreatic cancer, such as a pseudocyst or serous cystadenomas (SCAs). Second, mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCNs) and intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs), which are precursor lesions to high-grade dysplasia and pancreatic cancer. Third, solid cancers of the pancreas, such as neuroendocrine tumors and pancreatic adenocarcinomas, which have undergone cystic degeneration.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Pancreatic Cyst* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms*