Pancreatic Cysts: Radiology

Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2023 Jul;33(3):519-531. doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2023.03.008. Epub 2023 Apr 24.

Abstract

This article reviews the types of pancreatic cysts encountered in Radiologic practice. It summarizes the malignancy risk of each of the following: serous cystadenoma, mucinous cystic tumor, intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm main duct and side branch, and some miscellaneous cysts such as neuroendocrine tumor and solid pseudopapillary epithelial neoplasm. Specific reporting recommendations are given. The choice between radiology follow-up versus endoscopic analysis is discussed.

Keywords: Malignancy determination; Pancreas cyst; Radiology.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Neoplasms, Cystic, Mucinous, and Serous*
  • Pancreatic Cyst* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Radiography
  • Radiology*