The Hong Kong consensus recommendations on the diagnosis and management of pancreatic cystic lesions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The finding of pancreatic cystic lesions (PCL) on incidental imaging is becoming increasingly common. International studies report a prevalence of 2.2-44.7% depending on the population, imaging modality and indication for imaging, and the prevalence increases with age. Patients with PCL are at risk of developing pancreatic cancer, a disease with a poor prognosis. This publication summarizes recommendations for the diagnosis and management of PCL and post-operative pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) from a group of local specialists.

Methods

Clinical evidence was consolidated from narrative reviews and consensus statements formulated during two online meetings in March 2022. The expert panel included gastroenterologists, hepatobiliary surgeons, oncologists, ra

SUBMITTER: Cheung TT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10598309 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature