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Should I get a 2nd opinion on MRCP interpretation or not?

Posted by lpaelevated4 @lpaelevated4, Oct 1, 2025

2/2023- MRI for liver and stated Pancreas unremarkable
9/2025- MRI for liver and incidental finding of pancreatic cysts 1.3 cm
Stated differential may include pancreatic cyst , mucinous cystic neoplasm and IPMN.
I am freaking out . Does this mean from 2/2023 to 9/2025 , it grew from O mm to 1.3 cm ? That’s a lot of growth !!!!
Radiologist suggested Gi consult and he said to wait one year for MRI . This doesn’t sound right to me . So I asked GP and she ordered MRCP for mid October . If not finding from 2023 scan and all of a sudden 1.3 cm in boy 2 1/2 years isn’t this a bad thing ? I have increased simple ovary cysts , have gigantic liver hemogioma and both my mom had cancer ( breast and colon). Should I be very worry that I may have pancreatic cancer ?

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lpaelevated4 | @lpaelevated4 | Oct 17, 2025
In reply to @castell "@lpaelevated4 I've reviewed my nine-year-old records. I had an ERCP, not an MRCP. The ERCP is..." + (show)
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I've reviewed my nine-year-old records. I had an ERCP, not an MRCP. The ERCP is more invasive, and can take X-rays, and allowed the gastroenterologist to insert a stent in my blocked bile duct.

I am in Kaiser in San Diego. I didn't feel they downplayed any test results. I think all doctors, including those at Kaiser, are very conscious of their potential legal liabilities if they overlook threats to your health. I asked for a second opinion at UCSD, but they would not pay for it.

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@castell thank you for your time to look up old records . I’m thinking about asking for 2nd opinion for another radiologist to read the image.
I sent another message to GP about referring me to GI going through test results and images . No answer back so doubt it may happen. If they found non mucinous cyst why would I need follow up 2 years later . Just want to be thorough.

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