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Similarities and differences in guidelines for the management of pancreatic cysts

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Abstract

Accurate diagnosis of Pancreatic cysts (PC) is key in the management. The knowledge of indications for surgery, the role of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration, cyst fluid analysis, imaging, and surveillance of PC are all important in the diagnosis and management of PC. Currently, there are many guidelines for the management of PC. The optimal use of these guidelines with a patient-centered approach helps diagnose early cancer and prevent the spread of cancer.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1128-1141
Number of pages14
JournalWorld journal of gastroenterology
Volume26
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 21 2020

Keywords

  • Carcinoembryonic antigen
  • Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration
  • Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
  • Main pancreatic duct
  • Pancreatic cysts
  • Serous cystadenoma

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Gastroenterology

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