Incidental Pancreatic Cysts on Cross-Sectional Imaging

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Radiol Clin North Am. 2021 Jul;59(4):617-629. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2021.03.010.

ABSTRACT

Incidental pancreatic cysts are commonly encountered in radiology practice. Although some of these are benign, mucinous varieties have a potential to undergo malignant transformation. Characterization of some incidental pancreatic cysts based on imaging alone is limited, and given that some pancreatic cysts have a malignant potential, various societies have created guidelines for the management and follow-up of incidental pancreatic cysts. This article reviews the imaging findings and work-up of pancreatic cysts and gives an overview of the societal guidelines for the management and follow-up of incidental pancreatic cysts.

PMID:34053609 | DOI:10.1016/j.rcl.2021.03.010

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