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Prevalence of pancreatic cystic neoplasms on imaging exams: association with signs of malignancy risk

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Objective To analyze the prevalence of cystic lesions of the pancreas on imaging exams and their association with signs of malignancy risk. Materials and methods This was an observational cross-sectional… Click to show full abstract

Objective To analyze the prevalence of cystic lesions of the pancreas on imaging exams and their association with signs of malignancy risk. Materials and methods This was an observational cross-sectional study, in which we evaluated 924 sequential computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scans of the abdomen. For all of the patients included in the study, we reviewed the demographic data available in the medical records and evaluated the images. Results Cysts were observed in 4.5% of patients, the prevalence of cysts being highest (7.6%) in patients over 60 years of age. Lesions were detected at higher rates on magnetic resonance imaging and in patients with pancreatic symptoms (6.1% and 42.9%, respectively). Signs of malignancy risk were observed in 26.3% of the patients, more frequently in those who were male and over 60 years of age. Conclusion The prevalence of pancreatic cysts was 4.5%. Signs of malignancy risk were observed in 26.3% of the cystic neoplasms identified.

Keywords: prevalence; imaging exams; signs malignancy; malignancy risk

Journal Title: Radiologia Brasileira
Year Published: 2018

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