Role of Endoscopy in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cystic Pancreatic Neoplasms

Publication Date: July 2, 2016
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Recommendations

We recommend EUS-FNA of any pancreatic cystic lesion over 3 cm in diameter or when cross-sectional or EUS imaging confirms an epithelial nodule, dilated main pancreatic duct, or suspicious mass lesion. (⊕⊕⊕o)
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We suggest that EUS-FNA is optional in asymptomatic patients in whom cross-sectional imaging demonstrates a cyst <3 cm and without either a mass and/or epithelial nodule or associated dilated main pancreatic duct. (⊕⊕oo)
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We recommend initial testing of aspirated pancreatic cyst fluid for CEA, amylase, and cytology. (⊕⊕⊕o)
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We suggest that molecular testing of the cyst be considered when initial ancillary testing of cytology and CEA is inconclusive and when test results may alter management. (⊕⊕oo)
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We suggest administration of prophylactic antibiotics for patients undergoing EUS-FNA for the evaluation of cystic pancreatic neoplasms. (⊕⊕oo)
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We suggest that ERCP, pancreatoscopy, and intraductal US may be helpful in the diagnosis and characterization of suspected main duct IPMNs. (⊕⊕oo)
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Overview

Title

Role of Endoscopy in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cystic Pancreatic Neoplasms

Authoring Organization

Publication Month/Year

July 2, 2016

Last Updated Month/Year

January 19, 2024

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Document Objectives

This guideline supplements and replaces previous document on the role of endoscopy in the diagnosis and the management of cystic lesions and inflammatory fluid collections of the pancreas.

Inclusion Criteria

Female, Male, Adolescent, Adult, Child, Older adult

Health Care Settings

Hospital, Outpatient

Intended Users

Radiology technologist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant

Scope

Assessment and screening, Diagnosis, Management, Treatment

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D000230 - Adenocarcinoma, D010181 - Pancreatic Cyst, D010190 - Pancreatic Neoplasms

Keywords

endoscopy, Endoscopic ultrasound FNA, cystic pancreatic neoplasms

Source Citation

Muthusamy, V. R., Chandrasekhara, V., Acosta, R. D., Bruining, D. H., Chathadi, K. V., Eloubeidi, M. A., … DeWitt, J. M. (2016). The role of endoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of cystic pancreatic neoplasms. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 84(1), 1–9. doi:10.1016/j.gie.2016.04.014

Methodology

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