Computed Tomography Scan in the Differentiation between Benign and Malignant Pancreatic Cystic Lesions
Background: Pancreatic cysts are common and difficult to diagnose.CT scan is the best radiology tool for evaluating pancreatic cysts.The study aimed to differentiate whether pancreatic injuries are benign or malignant.Methods: A prospective research with a total of fifty-eight cases from June 2021 to May 2022.Data collected including age, gender, symptoms, and CT scan findings.All cases underwent for CT scan examination.Results: Most masses were homogeneous in 77.6% in content.About 74.1% of cases have thin walls.Cystic solid components in malignant cyst more than benign cyst.Types of cysts in the benign tumor were detected differently from malignant tumor.Conclusions: MDCT scan is the easily applicable non-invasive tool of choice for the determination of cystic lesions of the pancreas.Solid components and types of cysts could be positively implicated in CT scan results.
Authors
- Nashwa Elsaeed Hassan
- Majid Moosa Alkhafaji
- Kassim Amir Hadi
- Jabir Hasan Obaid Alsanafi
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgery Gastroenterology and Oncology
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.21614/sgo-758
- Primary Topic
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00