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Can A Round Separated Cyst In The Body Of The Pancreas Be Cancerous?
Hi I am Vicky 69years old today I had Endocopy Utrasounds the dr found a round anechoic separated cyst in the body of the pancreas measured 6mm with no other problems he told me to checked in 3years to see if it grow I was to sedeted to ask more is that can tern to cancer
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You have pancreatic cyst. You were advised follow up and it is wise advise. As surgery is advised when size is above 5 cm and pressing pancreas. I assume that you are not having any pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You have pancreatic cyst. You were advised follow up and it is wise advise. As surgery is advised when size is above 5 cm and pressing pancreas. I assume that you are not having any pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
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