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What Does CT Scan Showing Cystic Lesion In Pancreas Indicate?
Question: Dear Doctor,
My husband has recently undergone a CT scan. It was ordered by the doctor that treated him actually for a viral infection. He had found in my husband's chest X-ray some darker region and hence ordered for a CT scan. The lungs are reported all normal however, through an incidental finding, they have spotted a cyst on the pancreas. I am attaching the report in this email for your review.
The doctor suggested for my husband to do a repeat scan next year just to see how the cyst is doing.
A second opinion from your side would be very helpful.
Thanks in advance,
XXXX (wife)
My husband has recently undergone a CT scan. It was ordered by the doctor that treated him actually for a viral infection. He had found in my husband's chest X-ray some darker region and hence ordered for a CT scan. The lungs are reported all normal however, through an incidental finding, they have spotted a cyst on the pancreas. I am attaching the report in this email for your review.
The doctor suggested for my husband to do a repeat scan next year just to see how the cyst is doing.
A second opinion from your side would be very helpful.
Thanks in advance,
XXXX (wife)
Brief Answer:
Need not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for the query.
Cystic lesion in tail of pancreas needs to be worked up thoroughly as there is a small but definite risk of transforming into cancer
This needs to be worked with an endoscopic ultrasound followed by aspiration of cyst and evaluation of the fluid from cyst if deemed necessary during the endosonography.
It an opd basis tests but done only in specialised centres.
Hope this answers your query
Happy to help
Best wishes
Need not worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for the query.
Cystic lesion in tail of pancreas needs to be worked up thoroughly as there is a small but definite risk of transforming into cancer
This needs to be worked with an endoscopic ultrasound followed by aspiration of cyst and evaluation of the fluid from cyst if deemed necessary during the endosonography.
It an opd basis tests but done only in specialised centres.
Hope this answers your query
Happy to help
Best wishes
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