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ReviewWorld journal of gastroenterology2025

Cystic tumors of the pancreas: Current perspectives on diagnosis and management.

Nadica Shumka, Petko I Karagyozov

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Review in World journal of gastroenterology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Nadica ShumkaDepartment of Interventional Gastroenterology, Clinic of Gastroenterology, Acibadem City Clinic University Hospital Tokuda, Sofia 1407, Bulgaria. shumkanadica97@gmail.com.
Petko I KaragyozovDepartment of Interventional Gastroenterology, Clinic of Gastroenterology, Acibadem City Clinic University Hospital Tokuda, Sofia 1407, Bulgaria.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pancreatic cystic lesions are being increasingly detected, mainly due to the widespread use of cross-sectional imaging. The reported prevalence ranges from 13% to 18% in asymptomatic individuals. These lesions display a broad histologic spectrum, from benign pseudocysts to premalignant mucinous cystic neoplasms and invasive carcinomas. Although many classification and management strategies exist, the natural history of numerous pancreatic cystic lesions remains incompletely understood, contributing to significant clinical uncertainty. Current diagnostic tools, including computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, endoscopic ultrasound, and cyst fluid analysis, are constrained by either suboptimal sensitivity or high costs. Cytology, while specific when positive, suffers from low sensitivity. Biochemical markers such as carcinoembryonic antigen, amylase, and glucose can help in cyst differentiation, whereas molecular testing (

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Pancreatic CystPancreatic NeoplasmsBiomarkers, TumorDiagnosis, DifferentialEndosonographyHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingPancreasPrognosisTomography, X-Ray ComputedBiomarkers, TumorArtificial intelligenceEndoscopic ultrasoundIntraductal papillary mucinous neoplasmMolecular diagnosticsMultidisciplinary managementNext-generation sequencingPancreatic cystic lesionsPancreatoscopyRadiomicsRisk stratification

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PMID41358177
PMCPMC12678911

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