@westwind Thanks for providing more information. While I'm not a medical expert, my impression is that cysts are not all that serious, however, some need to be followed more closely. With regards to my pancreatic cysts, the number and the size have been growing over the years. I had an MRI for further evaluation last year and it all looked relatively harmless with a message from my doc to follow up in another year for a repeat MRI. However, since I've had a history of neuroendocrine tumors (NET) in the duodenum, I was hesitant to wait a year. I "googled" the term pancreatic cysts and came up with John Hopkins website (I'm sure that Mayo also has info) and it highly recommended doing a gastro endoscopic ultrasound to get a close-up look at the cysts. Given my medical history I decided to do that. The impression of the gastro endoscopic ultrasound were the same as the MRI, no serious problem was evident, however, the procedure did reveal a new NET in the duodenum (this was my third). As these NETs are best if found early I'm grateful that it was found and that I could then get it removed surgically. I also have another cyst in the thyroid. My suggestion is to avail yourself of as much knowledge about pancreatic cysts and if possible consult with another specialist for a second opinion. In this way you can relax a little as you become better informed. Please keep in touch, I'd like to know how you are doing! Teresa