Update in imaging of cystic pancreatic masses for gastroenterologists.
Cystic pancreatic masses are increasingly recognized as a direct consequence of widespread imaging. Once detected, there is controversy as to further management. This review briefly describes the radiologic appearance of these lesions on computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. Recommendations for management based on the imaging findings are discussed.
Department of Radiology, NYU-Langone School of Medicine, New York, New York 10016, USA. alec.megibow@nyumc.org
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D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010179:Pancreas / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D010181:Pancreatic Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011859:Radiography; D014055:Tomography, Emission-Computed / Q000379:methods