Pancreatic cyst
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pancreatic-cyst-187-2261403
title:
Pancreatic cyst
text:
A pancreatic cyst is a fluid filled sac within the pancreas. The prevalence of pancreatic cysts is 2-15% based on imaging studies, but the prevalence may be as high as 50% based on autopsy series. Most pancreatic cysts are benign and the risk of malignancy is 0.5-1.5%. Pancreatic pseudocysts and serous cystadenomas are considered benign pancreatic cysts with a risk of malignancy of 0%. Causes range from benign to malignant. Pancreatic cysts can occur in the setting of pancreatitis, though they a
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encyclopedia
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancreatic_cyst
date created:
2015-10-01T08:52:19Z
date modified:
2024-09-08T12:32:33Z
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