MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie

Posted by chasenkw @chasenkw, Jul 12, 2022

So much gratitude for this group. Thank you !

My New GI doctor at University of Miami Healthcare ordered this test after I called needing colonoscopy. I discussed frequent abdominal pain, bloating, and more frequent bouts of pancreatitis. The findings:

Pancreas: Homogeneous parenchymal enhancement with a 0.6 cm cystic lesion in the pancreatic body, likely reflecting a small side branch IPMN. Otherwise, no lesions or ductal dilatation dilatation.

Should there be further testing of these finding? I have not heard from Dr yet. The test was last week, I obtained results from portal. “Is NO news GOOD news?”

Again, many many thanks.
Chase

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fionac | @fionac | Oct 12, 2023

I hope this is an OK forum for this question. I had an MRI and it says
"Pancreatic body cystic lesion measuring 8 mm, which does not appear to be in communication with the main pancreatic duct. Differential considerations include simple cyst or a benign sidebranch papillary mucinous neoplasm."

I am confused because I thought to be an IPMN, it had to have communication with the main duct? Does anyone know more about this?

Bobbi Dawn Semore | @mizbbd | Mar 20 1:22pm

11/2023 Suffering from epigastric pain my PCP sent me to ER
CT SCAN of Abdomen/Pelvic
Findings
Pancreatic cyst in neck possible SB-IPMN .4mm
Other findings as well in spleen and kidneys.
Still awaiting for follow up to go over results. I went on patient portal and read my results.
I am hopeful, because it seems SB-IPMN are benign. AND nobody seems concerned with the findings, as it has been 4 months since CT scan and no follow up. I still suffer with epigastric pain. I should find another PCP.
Thanks so much for all of the information shared.