Cystic tumors of the pancreas

Physicians are increasingly being confronted with the diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and management of cystic lesions of the pancreas. Owing to recent refinements in cross sectional imaging, an increasing number of cystic lesions have been identified in asymptomatic patients as well as in patients presenting with abdominal pain, pancreatitis, or jaundice. Therefore, there has been a significant increase in awareness of cystic lesions of the pancreas. In the clinical setting, it is crucial to differentiate between benign and malignant lesions as the management of these conditions is entirely different. Recent…