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Tulane Liver & Pancreas Center ~ Pancreatic Cysts

Pancreatic cysts are a collection of fluid in or around the pancreas.

Abdominal pain
Bloating
Difficulty eating and digesting food
Infection
Complications related to the cyst that result in a pancreatic abscess or blockage of the intestine
Infection

Abdominal CT
Abdominal MRI
Abdominal Ultrasound
Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP)
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)

Treatment methods depend upon the size and location of the cyst and whether it is causing symptoms.