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Mri w/ contrast showed: slightly atrophic pancreas with tiny cystic foci at the pancreatic tail. aside from any surgery,what can be done to eliminate cysts?

Q: mri w/ contrast showed: slightly atrophic pancreas with tiny cystic foci at the pancreatic tail. aside from any surgery,what can be done to eliminate cysts?

: There is no indication for taking care those cysts. Good luck.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

There is no indication for taking care those cysts. Good luck.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 5/27/2023

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A member asked:

Mri w/ contrast showed: slightly atrophic pancreas with tiny cystic foci at the pancreatic tail. aside from any surgery,what can be done to eliminate cysts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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