Most of the time, pancreatic cysts do not cause any symptoms. They are often only discovered when imaging is used for other unrelated medical conditions. However, if you do have symptoms, this is what to look out for:
Individuals with the following factors have an increased risk of pancreatic cysts:
The following tests can be used to diagnose:
Benign pancreatic cysts usually do not need any therapy. This is particularly true for cysts less than 3cm in size, monitoring is recommended2. However, if pancreatic cysts are large (>3cm) or are noted to grow in size, the following treatment options is available: