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Pancreatic Cyst

Medical Definition: A true cyst of the pancreas to be distinguished from the much more common PANCREATIC PSEUDOCYST by possessing a mucous epithelial lining. Pancreatic cysts are categorized as congenital, retention, neoplastic, parasitic, enterogenous, or dermoid. Congenital cysts occur more frequently as solitary cysts but may be multiple. Retention cysts are gross enlargements of pancreatic ducts secondary to ductal obstruction. (From Bockus Gastroenterology, 4th ed, p4145)
Guide Notes: non-neoplastic; pancreatic pseudocyst = PANCREATIC PSEUDOCYST; /blood supply /chem /secret /ultrastruct permitted
Pancreatic Cyst Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Pancreatic Pseudocyst - Cyst-like space not lined by epithelium and contained within the pancreas.

Pancreatic Cyst Medical Definitions and Terms

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