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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2009; 15(1): 38-47
Published online Jan 7, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.38
Table 2 Differential diagnosis of cystic pancreatic lesions
SCAMCNIPMNSPNPseudocyst
Prevalent ageMiddle ageMiddle ageElderlyYoungVariable
SexMostly femaleMostly femaleMale > femaleMostly femaleMale > female
PresentationMass/painMass/painPancreatitisMass/painPain
LocationEvenlyBody/tailHeadEvenlyEvenly
Malignant potentialVery lowModerate to highLow to highLowNone