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PANCREATIC CYSTS (ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS (Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is…
PANCREATIC CYSTS
ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS
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Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography are used to identify the presence of pancreatic tumors.
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Gastrointestinal x-ray findings may demonstrate deformities in adjacent viscera caused by the impinging pancreatic mass.
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
If the tumor is resectable and localized (typically tumors in the head of the pancreas), the surgical procedure to remove it is usually extensive
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CAUSES
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Inflammatory cysts are benign, whereas non-inflammatory cysts can be benign, precancerous, or cancerous.
NURSING MANAGEMENT
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. Skin care and nursing measures are directed toward relief of pain and discomfort associated with jaundice,
DIFIANTION
As a result of the local necrosis that occurs at the time of acute pancreatitis, collections of fluid may form in the vicinity of the pancreas.
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RISK FACTORS
Heavy alcohol use and gallstones are risk factors for pancreatitis, and pancreatitis is a
risk factor for pseudocysts — the most common type of pancreatic cyst