Pancreatic Cysts—An Overview and Summary of Society Guidelines, 2021

Abstract

With the improvement in quality and increased frequency of abdominal cross-sectional imaging, pancreatic cysts are a common incidental finding. A meta-analysis of 48 860 asymptomatic patients undergoing abdominal imaging reported a pooled prevalence of pancreatic cysts of 8%.1 Such high prevalence coupled with the possibility of cysts harboring malignancy often leads to concern for both patients and physicians once pancreatic cysts are identified.