Cyst on Pancreas?

Posted by faithann64 @faithann64, Feb 25, 2021

So recently i had a CT Abdomen Pelvis w/ Contrast and they found a cystic structure to arise on the Pancreas . Said it could represent a serous/mucinous neoplasm. Anyone knows what that means ??? Thank You. ( 57 year old male.)

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 4, 2021

Hello again @faithann64

Here is some information from Mayo Clinic about pancreatic cysts and the endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). If you are not sure whether your upcoming endoscopy will be an ultrasound you might consider calling your doctor to clarify. In my situation, because I previously had two surgeries for carcinoid cancer in the duodenal bulb, I insisted on the endoscopic ultrasound as the first doctor that I saw did not think it necessary. You, of course, should follow your own best judgment in this matter along with your physician's input.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/art-for-healing/
Here is some more information from Cleveland Clinic. They also speak about endoscopic ultrasound.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14627-pancreatic-cysts-and-pseudocysts
I understand that your previous question about how the pancreatic cysts were found was directed to @wrolsen, however, my cysts were also found on a CT scan for another digestive issue and I was then told to follow up with an MRI.

faithann64 | @faithann64 | Mar 4, 2021

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello again @faithann64 Here is some information from Mayo Clinic about pancreatic cysts and the endoscopic..." + (show)

Thank You, Did you also have any prior symptoms ?? And i hope all turned out ,,,ok for you. Thnks

wrolsen | @wrolsen | Mar 4, 2021

In reply to @faithann64 "Do you mind me asking,, Was yours found random like mine on a CT ?? Did..." + (show)

It was found with test being done for something else.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 5, 2021

In reply to @faithann64 "Thank You, Did you also have any prior symptoms ?? And i hope all turned out..." + (show)

@faithann64 You asked about prior symptoms before I learned about the pancreatic cysts. When these were found I had two previous cancer surgeries of the upper digestive tract for a rare form of cancer, carcinoid cancer. (Needless to say, the discovery of these cysts gave me a scare.)

No, symptoms with either cancer or for the pancreatic cysts have been evident to me. Since I had the EUS the cysts in the pancreas are monitored with MRIs and so far they remain stable and do not appear to be problematic.

I hope that this helps you.

rynol | @rynol | Mar 7, 2021

<p>Dilatation of pancreatic duct</p><p>My husband has a possible pancreas cyst. How serious is this. Should we have a scope done</p>

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 7, 2021

In reply to @rynol "Dilatation of pancreatic ductMy husband has a possible pancreas cyst. How serious is this. Should we..." + (show)

Hi @rynol and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can see you have a new worry and plenty of questions about your husband's potential cyst on the pancreas. Questions like
- how serious is this?
- Should he have a scope done?

You may have noticed that I moved your post to this existing discussion about pancreatic cysts. I did this so you can connect with other members who are asking similar questions like @faithann64 and yet other members who have been there @jeanne5009 @wrolsen @hopeful33250. Click VIEW & REPLY to scroll through the entire discussion, which is very informative.

@rynol, how was the possible cyst discovered? What follow-up tests have been suggested to confirm or rule out a cyst?

rynol | @rynol | Mar 21, 2021

In reply to @colleenyoung "Hi @rynol and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I can see you have a new worry..." + (show)

They have suggested that he get a biopsy of a lymph node. We have an appointment with an oncologist tomorrow.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 30, 2021

In reply to @rynol "They have suggested that he get a biopsy of a lymph node. We have an appointment..." + (show)

Hi @rynol, any news? How did the appointment with the oncologist go?

faithann64 | @faithann64 | Mar 31, 2021

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @faithann64, I can certainly understand your concern about being diagnosed with this type of pancreatic..." + (show)

So my Gastro Doctors office finally called yesterday and said they scheduled my Endoscopy Ultrasound for Monday the 5th of April. Its been a little over a month since they found the cyst ( Pancreas) on a CT a stomach ?? Having my MRI this Sunday to look at my Pancreas . Nervous because i'm thinking they taken to long ??

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 31, 2021

In reply to @faithann64 "So my Gastro Doctors office finally called yesterday and said they scheduled my Endoscopy Ultrasound for..." + (show)

Hi again @faithann64,

I really appreciate your update. It sounds as if your doctors are following a reasonable protocol. The MRI is the best way to see these cysts and the EUS that you will have sounds appropriate as well. That was the order of my diagnosis, too.

Here is some information from Mayo Clinic's website about pancreatic cysts, https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/digestive-diseases/news/more-data-needed-to-guide-pancreatic-cyst-management/mac-20430487.

Do your best to not worry (I know that it is easier said than done). If possible, do something to get your mind off of it for now. Once your doctor has the results of the MRI and the EUS you will have more information.

I look forward to hearing from you again. Will you post an update after your procedures?