Background & Aims: K-ras mutation is frequently detected in pancreatic juice of patients with
pancreatic small cystic lesions, as well as those with pancreatic cancer. Those cystic lesions …

Abstract Background and Aim The aim of this study is to elucidate the natural history of
pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs), including branch duct‐type intraductal papillary mucinous …

Recent international consensus guidelines propose that cystic pancreatic tumors less than 3
cm in size in asymptomatic patients with no radiographic features concerning for malignancy …

Mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCNs) of the pancreas represent one of the most common
primary pancreatic cystic neoplasms, accounting for approximately half of these cases …

Introduction A prospective survey to evaluate the diagnostic workup of cystic pancreatic
neoplasms (CPNs) according to the Italian guidelines. Methods An online data sheet was …

Objective To define how patients with pancreatic cysts are being diagnosed and treated.
Design Retrospective case series. Setting University-affiliated tertiary care center. Patients …

Background and Aims Certain pancreatic cysts (mucinous cystic neoplasm and side branch
intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm [IPMN]) have malignant potential and require …

BACKGROUND: Evaluation and management of cystic pancreatic neoplasms remain
problematic. International consensus guidelines have advised resection for lesions greater …

Background Cystic lesions of the pancreas are being identified more frequently, and a
selective approach to resection is now recommended. The aim of this study was to assess …

Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas are found with increasing prevalence, especially in
elderly asymptomatic individuals. Although the overall risk of malignancy is very low, the …