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

Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance

Anne Marie Lennon  1 , Santhi Swaroop Vege  2
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Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance

Anne Marie Lennon et al. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2022 Aug.

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.

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The authors disclose no conflicts.

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