title: Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas.
abstract: This article presents the approach to the most commonly encountered pancreatic cystic masses that the authors employ at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Variations on this approach are to be expected, based on several factors, including the availability of sophisticated imaging equipment and personnel.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 200 Lothrop Street, Suite 3950, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. federlemp@upmc.edu
authors.forename: Michael P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Federle
authors.forename: Kevin M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: McGrath
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D010181:Pancreatic Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D012307:Risk Factors