A member asked:

I have a small cyst on the head of my pancreas that appears to be benign. recommendation is to have a second mri in 9 months to see if it changes. is it a reasonable plan?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It sounds: Reasonable. Most cysts remain stable. Best wishes!

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Maybe 6 months: Might wait 6 months rather than 9 months.Sometimes cannot tell whether a cyst may become cancerous. If size or shape changes may suggest need to remove it surgically. Some cysts have low potential for becoming cancerous, and watched carefully.

Answered 8/18/2013

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