Diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cystic lesions: a report of 40 cases

Objective To discuss clinical diagnosis and surgical treatment of pancreatic cystic lesions.Methods Forty patients with pancreatic cystic lesions confirmed operatively and pathologically from 1992-1997were analysed for summing up experience in diagnosis and treatment. Result Clinical presentations were upperabdominal pain and mass. BUS and CT scan indicated cystic mass involving pancreas. But it is difficult to confirm-ly diagnose by presentation and imaging modalities, especially to distinguish pseudocysts from cystic tumours ofpancreas. Conclusion Confirmative diagnosis of pancreatic cystic lesions depends on pathological examination,and correct choice of treatment depends in turn on correct diagnosis.