PANCREATIC CYST
\pˌankɹiːˈe͡ɪtɪk sˈɪst], \pˌankɹiːˈeɪtɪk sˈɪst], \p_ˌa_n_k_ɹ_iː__ˈeɪ_t_ɪ_k s_ˈɪ_s_t]\
Definitions of PANCREATIC CYST
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A true cyst of the pancreas to be distinguished from the much more common PANCREATIC PSEUDOCYST by possessing a mucous epithelial lining. Pancreatic cysts are categorized as congenital, retention, neoplastic, parasitic, enterogenous, or dermoid. Congenital cysts occur more frequently as solitary cysts but may be multiple. Retention cysts are gross enlargements of pancreatic ducts secondary to ductal obstruction. (From Bockus Gastroenterology, 4th ed, p4145)
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