Pancreatic cystic lesion without worrisome features. Patient < 80. Cyst 1.5-2.5 cm. No or indeterminate MPD communication. Interval growth.
ACR White Paper recommendations (Megibow, et al. J AM Coll Radiol 2017; 14: 911-923) suggest the following: Follow-up pancreas-protocol CT or MRI with contrast every 6 months for 1 year, then every year for 5 years, then every 2 years for a minimum of 10 years in total. Alternatively, endoscopic ultrasound/FNA may be performed.
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ACR White Paper recommendations (Megibow, et al. J AM Coll Radiol 2017; 14: 911-923) suggest the following: Follow-up pancreas-protocol CT or MRI with contrast every 6 months for 1 year, then every year for 5 years, then every 2 years for a minimum of 10 years in total. Alternatively, endoscopic ultrasound/FNA may be performed.