title: [Cystic lesions of the pancreas from the general practitioner's point of view].
abstract: The detection rate of cystic lesions of the pancreas has increased following the widespread use of high-resolution imaging technologies. CT-scan, MRI and echo-endoscopy are diagnostic modalities. Pseudocyst is the most common lesion. It is benign and can be managed with endoscopic treatment. Mucinous cystic neoplasia and Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasia (IPMN) carry a risk for malignant transformation. The surgical treatment of these lesions has to be discussed by a multidisciplinary board. Serous cystic neoplasia and pseudopapillar and solid neoplasia are two rare types of lesion. The aim of this article is to present the diagnostic pathway and the management of these lesions from the general practitioner point of view.
authors.forename: Toni
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Raffoul
authors.forename: Alexandre
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Balaphas
authors.forename: Raphael P H
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Meier
authors.forename: Catrina
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hansen
authors.forename: Giacomo
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Puppa
authors.forename: Jean-Louis
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Frossard
authors.forename: Philippe
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Morel
authors.forename: Leo H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Bühler
mesh_terms: D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D010181:Pancreatic Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011320:Primary Health Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation