Pancreatic cysts – something or nothing?
What are cysts? Cysts are sacs or capsules that form in the skin or inside the body. They may contain fluid or semisolid material. Although cysts can appear anywhere in the body, most frequently they live in the skin, ovaries, breasts or kidneys. Most cysts are not cancerous. What are pancreatic cysts? Pancreatic cystic lesions are being found more frequently on cross-sectional imaging studies (e.g. conventional imaging such as CT/MRI/Ultrasound). Although many of these cysts are discovered incidentally in asymptomatic patients, many have a malignant potential. Coupled with the lack of a single diagnostic test for accurate risk stratification and…
