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A 67-year-old male asked:

When mri/mrcp t2 detects 2mm hyperintense cystic focus in the pancreatic head/body(which projects to periphery of pancreas), but t1 weighted post contrast correlate images are normal. would you diagnose above as 2mm cystic lesion or normal study?

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Dr. Hiep Leanswered

Nephrology and Dialysis 43 years experience

You should not worry about this tiny cyst if present.

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Answered Mar 13, 2022

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There is 2 mm cystic focus on 2D images which projects to periphery of pancreas and does not demonstrate a clear correlate on T1w post contrast images.No communication of the small cystic focus with pancreatic duct."Is above cyst lesion or artifact?

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