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Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology
Published in: Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology 4/2019

01-12-2019 | Pancreatic Cyst | Gastroenterology for Geriatric Patients (S Katz and A Afzali, Section Editors)

Pancreatic Cysts in the Elderly

Authors: Luis F. Lara, MD, Anjuli Luthra, MD, Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS, Somashekar G. Krishna, MD, MPH

Published in: Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology | Issue 4/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of review

Incidental pancreatic cysts are common, and management strategies continue to evolve. This review summarizes diagnostic and management recommendations in older patients with these lesions based on guidelines and best clinical evidence.

Recent findings

Diagnosis of cyst type has been enhanced with improved imaging and cyst fluid analysis and visualization. Recent outcome studies indicate that certain cyst types should be followed independent of patient age as long as certain criteria which are reviewed are met.

Summary

Differentiation of pancreatic cyst type is important as this dictates the need for long-term follow-up. Because most cyst-related neoplasia occurs in older patients, surveillance should continue within certain guidelines.
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Metadata
Title
Pancreatic Cysts in the Elderly
Authors
Luis F. Lara, MD
Anjuli Luthra, MD
Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS
Somashekar G. Krishna, MD, MPH
Publication date
01-12-2019
Publisher
Springer US
Keyword
Pancreatic Cyst
Published in
Current Treatment Options in Gastroenterology / Issue 4/2019
Print ISSN: 1092-8472
Electronic ISSN: 1534-309X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11938-019-00260-3

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