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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Mar 16, 2015; 7(3): 213-223
Published online Mar 16, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i3.213
Table 2 Endoscopic ultrasound features suggestive of mucinous or malignant cysts
EUS FeatureType of cystConcerning for increased risk of malignancy
Size-> 3 cm
ShapeSmooth unilocular: pseudocyst or MCNLobular, multilocular: SCA or BD-IPMN-
Number of cystsMultiple: BD-IPMN-
CalcificationsCentral scar: pathognomonic for SCA Peripheral calcification: pseudocyst, SPEN, MCNPeripheral calcification in MCN
Cyst wallThick: pseudocyst, cystic neuroendocrine, MCN, SPENThick
Septa-Thick
Nodule-Presence
Solid mass-Presence
DebrisPseudocyst-
Pancreatic duct diameterDilated > 5 mm: MD-IPMN or mixed IPMNDilated > 8-10 mm
Communication with pancreatic ductIPMN, pseudocyst-