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How is a cyst on the pancreas treated? What may the doctor’s recommendations be at the next visit? Does the treatment of pancreatic cysts involve taking any medications? Are there any health implications for treating a cyst on the pancreas? The question is answered by the drug. Anna Mitschke.
How are cysts on the pancreas treated?
Hello, my mother has been detected a cyst on the pancreas. Mom is now 57 years old and has not had any major health problems before, let alone the pancreas itself. I must admit that I am very worried about her, especially since she is still waiting for the next visit to the doctor and only then will she learn more details about the planned pancreatic cyst treatment. I would like to know more about pancreatic cysts and where they could have come from at mom. I also wonder how to treat a cyst on the pancreas?
What can we expect from mom’s visit to the doctor? Are any specific medications used to treat pancreatic cysts? Mom is terribly afraid surgical treatment of pancreatic cysts – is this method of treating pancreatic cysts often used? And if such treatment of a pancreatic cyst, can it have any side effects? I do not hide that I am worried about how the pancreatic cysts will be treated in my mother and if there are any effective methods to get rid of the whole pancreatic cyst. Please answer my question.
Doctors explain the methods of treating cysts on the pancreas
Pancreatic cysts it is a relatively common condition. Sometimes they do not cause symptoms. Often times, pancreatic cysts are discovered accidentally when imaging tests are performed for a different reason. Pancreatic cysts are reservoirs of fluid that usually contain pancreatic secretions within the gland. We distinguish between true and post-inflammatory cysts. The wall of true cysts is lined with epithelium. True cysts include congestive cysts, which often arise as a result of chronic pancreatitis. Parasitic cysts also belong to this group.
Infection with echinococcosis or human roundworm can lead to the formation of such a cyst in the pancreas. Leather cysts and teratomas are also true cysts. After all, they constitute a very important group cancer cysts. It is estimated that they constitute about half of the pancreatic cysts. Some of them are benign changes, while others have the potential to develop malignant neoplasms. The second group includes post-inflammatory cysts that arise as a result of acute or chronic pancreatitis.
Depending on the diagnosis made, the appropriate treatment is selected through diagnostics. In the case of post-inflammatory cysts and the coexistence of pressure symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, cyst drainage is performed. Sometimes, especially in the diagnosis of cancer, there is a need for surgical excision of the pancreatic cyst. Treatment of a cyst varies depending on the type, size, and etiology of the cyst. I suggest that you come to the appointment to see a doctor who will decide on further treatment. It is essential to familiarize yourself with the full clinical picture with the results of imaging tests. The medical history, accompanying symptoms as well as the general condition of the patient are important. The doctor, if necessary, will perform the necessary additional tests and prescribe the appropriate treatment.
— Lek. Anna Mitchke
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