A pancreatic cyst is a fluid-filled vat, which develops within the pancreas. A significant number of them are found by chance when conducting CT or MRI. Whereas cysts are harmless and can be followed up with time, others might need close follow up or treatment. The pancreatic cyst has a code of ICD-10: K86.2.
Most pancreatic cysts cause no symptoms. When symptoms do occur, you might notice:
Pancreatic cysts may develop due to a number of reasons which include:
We provide high-level imaging and testing equipment, individual care plans, and a team-based review of even the complicated pancreatic cyst cases at GastroDoxs located in Katy. Our experts adhere to the recent ACG guidelines, to find out the safest, effectiveness in management, either by close observation, or early intervention. Our pledge is to provide quality professional and caring care in the process. Call us at 832-632-4070 or book your appointment online today for clear answers and peace of mind.
We've successfully treated more than 755 patients, helping individuals improve their digestive health and overall well-being through expert, personalized care.
With over 20 years of experience, GastroDoxs has been a trusted provider of gastroenterology care, focusing on delivering the best outcomes for patients
Dr. Bharat Pothuri is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. With extensive experience in digestive health, he specializes in advanced endoscopic procedures, chronic GI disorder management, and preventive care. Dr. Pothuri is dedicated to providing expert, patient-focused insights to help improve gut health and overall well-being.
Yes. Research indicates that up to 20 percent of adults are known to have pancreatic cysts which are mostly incidental and discovered during imaging procedures such as CTs and MRI scans.
Pseudocysts that develop following pancreatitis can resolve on their own, however, the vast majority of the cyst types do not go away and should be monitored.
Cysts may arise following pancreatitis, or injury, of the mucinous or serous neoplasms, ductal blockage, hereditary syndrome, or as an adjuvant equipment of treatments (therapies).
Cystic lesions Benign cysts are not always symptomatic. They can also cause mild upper abdominal pain when accompanied by feeling of fullness after small food portions or via bloating since it occurs occasionally.
The screening is usually designed based on imaging-CT lineup or MRI and might be accompanied with the endoscopic ultrasound analysis of the fluid (EUS) to determine the cyst type and risk of cancer.
A Pancreatic cyst medical billing code is K86.2.
According to the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) guidelines, the size of the cysts, dogspotting characteristics and key fluid markers are used to determine the timing to monitor, sample or surgically remove a cyst.
Yes. An expert gastroenterologist in area of pancreatic disease will be able to interpret the findings of imaging, prescribe further follow up, and discuss the treatment methods.
The frequency of the follow-up is determined by the type of cyst and the risk factors. The low-risk cysts are typically followed up in a year; more hazardous cysts might require a 3-6 months follow-up image.
GastroDoxs in Katy provides a multidisciplinary team of specialists working in pancreatic cyst assessment and treatment, endoscopic ultrasound and a highly developed imaging.
