Clinical approach to incidental pancreatic cysts

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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 21, 2016; 22(3): 1236-1245
Published online Jan 21, 2016. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i3.1236

Table 3 Recommended surveillance modalities and intervals for unresected pancreatic cysts according to 2012 International Association of Pancreatology guideline[10]

Size	Modality	Interval
< 1 cm	CT/MRI	2-3 yr
1-2 cm	CT/MRI	1 yr (lengthen if no change after 2 yr)
2-3 cm	EUS, MRI	EUS in 3-6 mo, then lengthen interval thereafter alternating MRI and EUS
> 3 cm	EUS, MRI	Alternate MRI and EUS every 3-6 mo

MRI: Magnetic resonance imaging; EUS: Endoscopic ultrasound; CT: Computed tomography.

Citation: Chiang AL, Lee LS. Clinical approach to incidental pancreatic cysts. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22(3): 1236-1245
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v22/i3/1236.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v22.i3.1236