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Review
. 2013 Apr;17(4):645-53.
doi: 10.1007/s11605-012-2072-6. Epub 2013 Jan 24.

Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas

Anne Marie Lennon  1 , Christopher Wolfgang
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Review

Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas

Anne Marie Lennon et al. J Gastrointest Surg. 2013 Apr.

Abstract

Pancreatic cysts are being identified with increasing frequency due to a combination of increased awareness and more frequent use of cross sectional imaging. Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas range from completely benign to frankly malignant. Identifying pre-malignant cysts offers the opportunity to prevent the development of pancreatic cancer. This article reviews the presentation, workup, and non-operative and operative management of premalignant and malignant pancreatic cysts.

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