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Case #3 - A 45 year old female with a cystic mass on a CT scan

 
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  1. Be able to describe the differential diagnosis of pancreatic cystic lesions.
  2. Be able to describe the diagnostic workup of pancreatic cystic lesions. Specifically, given the history of the patient and imaging studies, identify a pancreatic pseudocyst and a cystic neoplasm.
  3. Be able to list the types of cystic tumors of the pancreas and the the characteristics of each type.
  4. Be able to discuss the treatment of cystic tumors of the pancreas.
  5. Be able to list the indications for surgery and the drainage procedure options for pseudocysts.

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