Question 1

what is a?multi cystic pancreas?

Accepted Answer

Cysts in pancreas: Chronic pancreatitis (usually due to alcoholism) may produce 'pseudocysts' in the pancreas.  These cysts are benign (not cancer) but can cause problems (infection, rupture).
Most of the time they resorb or 'stay the same'.

Question 2

how harmful are two pancreatic cysts?

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Too many: variables to give you an exact answer. Probably relatively benign, but you need to discuss it with your doctor.

Question 3

do i need to worry about a cyst in my pancreas? and how serious is it?

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: It depends on the type of cyst. A simple cyst is of no concern. At the other extreme a cyst in tumor would be serious. All test results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests.  
Wish you good health!

Question 4

which is the procedure to have a large cyst removed from your pancreas?

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Usually: Partial pancreatectomy

major surgery

go to surgeon who does it frequently.

Question 5

how & when can you get pancreas cyst ? what age ? what are the symptoms ?

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Any age: Some cysts are present at birth and some result from inflammation of the pancreas. There are usually no symptoms related to the cyst.

Question 6

what types of pancreas cysts (what are the names of them) that are found only in the body of the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

Cysrs: In general, there are two main varieties of pancreatic cysts based on the type of fluid they contain.  The most common cysts are either serous (containing a thin type of fluid) or mucinous (containing a thicker, more viscous fluid).  For the most part, serous cysts tend to be benign (non-cancerous).  Most of the mucinous cysts are benign as well although there are a few subtypes that can be cancer

Question 7

what are the complications of pancreatic cysts, pseudocysts?

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Infection: It could get infected, bleeding, fistula. www.drlugo.com.

Question 8

how are pancreatic cysts and pseudocysts generally diagnosed?

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Imaging: These are usually picked up on ct or ultrasound. They can further be evaluated by ct pancreas protocol, mri/mrcp, eus, ercp.

Question 9

can you tell me about what to do about a cyst in the tail of the pancreas?

Accepted Answer

Tail: I have to presume that some study was done to document a cyst at the tail of your pancreas.
Surely your doctor or the doctor who did the study would tell you what that meant.

If indeed you have not been told, ask for the answer and don't be shy. It is your body.

Question 10

would if i know if i had a pancreatic pseudo cyst from pancreatitis? does it cause symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: Pancreatic pseudocyst generally is a complication of severe pancreatitis. From what you have written earlier, you did not have severe pancreatitis and it is highly unlikely that you have a pseudocyst.

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