Computed Tomography Scan in the Differentiation between Benign and Malignant Pancreatic Cystic Lesions
Year: 2025
Type: conference-abstract
Abstract: 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.
DOI: 10.21614/sgo-758
Authors: Majid Moosa Alkhafaji, Najlaa Fakhri Hassan, Kassim Amir Hadi, Jabir Hasan Obaid Alsanafi
Institution: Ministry of Health
Language: English
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411729665