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I was reading with interest the reports on pancreatic cysts. I have one that is being watched(MRI every 2 yrs) but recently have been having more diarrhea, at least one to four movements daily. My gastroenterologist did a VIP blood test which presented with higher numbers and now I have a US endoscopy scheduled for early January. This will be my 2nd one.
What should I be watching for, very nervous about the findings. Thanks for any help!
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Hello @vickeyb
I can certainly understand your concern, as I also have pancreatic cysts. Unlike you, however, I've had no symptoms and the watch and wait approach is being followed with MRIs every two years. In the in-between years (when no MRI is done), I've always asked for pancreatic blood work to be done to assure that there are no major problems.
You mentioned having a VIP blood test done. As I am not familiar with that abbreviation I did some research
(https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1983854/) and I see that it is done to predict the possibility of neuroendocrine tumors in patients that have diarrhea.
Has the possibility of a neuroendocrine tumor (NET) been discussed with you? As I have had three surgeries for NETs of the duodenal bulb, I'm wondering if you have other symptoms of NETs such as hot flashes?
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Hi Vickey, I can understand your nervousness. You might be interested in this related and more recent discussion about Pancreatic cysts with @susan2018 @faithann64 @jeanne5009 @wrolsen and others.
- Cyst on Pancreas? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/cyst-on-pancreas/
I hope the holidays help to distract you until your endoscopy in early January. Enjoy your family and the festivities of the season.