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Review
. 2015 Aug;29(4):655-74.
doi: 10.1016/j.hoc.2015.04.002. Epub 2015 Jun 6.

Diagnosis and Management of Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms

Teresa S Kim  1 , Carlos Fernandez-del Castillo  2
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Review

Diagnosis and Management of Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms

Teresa S Kim et al. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am. 2015 Aug.

Abstract

Incidentally discovered pancreatic cystic lesions are increasingly common, affecting up to 10% to 15% of patients undergoing cross-sectional imaging. Although some pancreatic cystic neoplasms harbor invasive malignancy or the potential to progress over time, a majority are benign and can be observed safely. Accurate diagnosis is key to appropriate management. Diagnosis requires a multidisciplinary and multimodal approach. This review discusses each type of pancreatic cystic neoplasm and the current data on diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS); Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN); Mucinous cystic neoplasm (MCN); Pancreatic cyst; Serous cystadenoma (SCA).

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