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I have a pancreatic cyst that doctors believe is a pseudocyst yet i've had it for a long time, had it drained & it came back, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Allen Kamrava answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Really Depends: Heather - pancreatic pseudocysts run different courses. For a young person, such as yourself, they most often arise after a traumatic event, though there are other causes. It really depends on a multitude of factors, including which part of the pancreas it is arising from, the size, the adjacent organs, its progression, ... Speak with your doctor in more detail.

Answered 12/21/2014

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Dr. Michael Zadeh answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Pancreatic Cysts: Pancreatic pseudocysts normally occur after a bout of pancreatitis. Most of them resolve on their own after a period of about six weeks or so. For those that don't resolve on their own surgery may be required. However, it is not advisable to simply drain a pancreatic cyst or pseudocyst as recurrence rates are high and it also increases the chance of infection. You should see a hepatobiliary surgeo.

Answered 9/28/2013

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