| Theme | Management of Cystic Diseases of the Pancreas | |
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| Title | Differential Diagnosis of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions using Imaging Modality | |
| Publish Date | 2002/03 | |
| Author | Koichiro Yamanaka | Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital |
| Author | Kenji Yamao | Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital |
| Author | Kazuhiko Ohhashi | Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital |
| Author | Kazuo Hara | Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital |
| Author | Kenji Ohkubo | Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital |
| Author | Gakuya Matsumoto | Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | We described a method for differential diagnosis of pancreatic cysts by means of imaging. As for the non-neoplastic cysts, the examination of pancreatic enzymes such as amylase and anamnesis of previous pancreatitis and pancreatic trauma are helpful in doing imaging diagnosis. It is important when performing imaging diagnosis of neoplastic cysts to observe the characteristics of each tumor disease. We must choose the correct type of examination from several imaging modalities for the patient's benefit. In cases of neoplastic cysts, we must decide on whether surgical treatment should be performed or not, according to the results of the imaging diagnosis. | |