Pancreatic MCN cyst - head of pancreas

Posted by leesal @leesal, Jul 30 1:25pm

I was recently diagnosed with a MCN head of pancreas cyst (just under 4 cm) in April via EUS after ER visit for abdominal pain. It was infected. Mild enhancement of wall of septa no duct dilation. CEA 6470 ng/ml.
I have had increased symptoms of feeling full immediately and sick after eating, nausea off and on all day and adominal pain radiating to back. I went in with complaints and saw the nurse who said these symptoms are not from the cyst (tsked at me) and ordered a GI emptying test which I am waiting for before going to Jacksonville for a second opinion. Have been told to get a repeat MRI in a year.
I am curious if anyone has had this rare cyst (head of pancreas) with symptoms and their experience.

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Have you had a pancreas biopsy? I would recommend that to be sure that it's a cyst. Stay strong and all the best to you!

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Have you had a pancreas biopsy? I would recommend that to be sure that it's a cyst. Stay strong and all the best to you!

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Yes, I’m having another one this week in Jacksonville.

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