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Gb removed in oct. days ago, mri showed "tiny punctate cystic lesion in pancreatic tail." what could cause this? i have no history of pancreatitis.

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Unknown: Small cyst in the pancreas are not usually dangerous. Etiology is unknown. Not in anyway related to gall bladder surgery or prior pancreatitis . We follow such pancreatic cyst. Do nothing unless they reach 30 mm in diameter.

Answered 7/17/2016

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