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ArticleKorean journal of radiology

Incidental, Small (< 3 cm), Unilocular, Pancreatic Cysts: Factors That Predict Lesion Progression during Imaging Surveillance.

Go Eun Kim, Sang Soo Shin, Jin Woong Kim, Suk Hee Heo, Hyo Soon Lim, Chung Hwan Jun, Yong Yeon Jeong

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Go Eun KimDepartment of Radiology, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
Sang Soo ShinDepartment of Radiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
Jin Woong KimDepartment of Radiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
Suk Hee HeoDepartment of Radiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
Hyo Soon LimDepartment of Radiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
Chung Hwan JunDepartment of Gastroenterology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 61469, Korea.
Yong Yeon JeongDepartment of Radiology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju 61469, Korea.

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Abstract

objectiveTo explore the features that predict size increase and development of potential malignant features in incidentally detected, unilocular cystic pancreatic lesions (CPLs) less than 3 cm in diameter, during subsequent follow-up. MATERIALS AND

methodsWe retrieved data of patients diagnosed with unilocular CPLs less than 3 cm in diameter during the period from November 2003 through December 2014, using a computerized search. All serial CT and MR images were analyzed to identify the number, size, and location of CPLs; dilatation of the main pancreatic duct; and occurrence of worrisome features and high-risk stigmata of malignancy in the lesion. The characteristics of CPLs were compared between the increase (i.e., size increase during subsequent follow-up) and no-increase groups. For CPLs in the increase group, subgroup analysis was performed according to the lesion size at the last follow-up (< 3 cm vs. ≥ 3 cm).

resultsAmong 553 eligible patients, 132 (23.9%) had CPLs that increased in size, and 421 (76.1%) had CPLs that did not, during follow-up. Of the 132, 12 (9.1%) CPLs increased to diameters ≥ 3 cm at the final follow-up. Among the various factors, follow-up duration was a significant independent factor for an interval size increase of CPLs (

conclusionFollow-up duration was associated with an interval size increase of CPLs. Among the growing CPLs, initial cyst size was associated with future lesion growth to and beyond 3 cm.

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overDisease ProgressionFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansImage Processing, Computer-AssistedMagnetic Resonance ImagingMaleMiddle AgedMultivariate AnalysisPancreatic CystPancreatic NeoplasmsRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsCancerCystFollow-upPancreasPredictionPredictorRisk factorSurveillance

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PMCPMC5639157

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