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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.
Answered 8/23/2013
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Radiographic tests: Cat scan, ultrasound or MRI can be used to diagnose cysts in the pancreas.
Answered 6/10/2014
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