Cyst on Pancreas?

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

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?

<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>

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

Do you mind me asking,, Was yours found random like mine on a CT ?? Did you have any symptoms ??

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 it sound like they are following the same protocol they did with me in 2012. First blood work, CT scan, MRI, then endoscopy with mine it was with ultrasound and attempted biopsy.
Then came the appointment with answers and recommended plan to proceed with. You are your own best advocate, do your research and have your list of questions when you have your appointment to get the results.
Your in my prayers, we are here to support when needed.

@faithann64 it sound like they are following the same protocol they did with me in 2012. First blood work, CT scan, MRI, then endoscopy with mine it was with ultrasound and attempted biopsy.
Then came the appointment with answers and recommended plan to proceed with. You are your own best advocate, do your research and have your list of questions when you have your appointment to get the results.
Your in my prayers, we are here to support when needed.