Diagnosis and treatment of 35 cases of pancreatic cystic neoplasms

Abstract

Objective To investigate the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cystic tumors. Methods The clinical data of 35 patients with pancreatic cystic tumors were retrospectively analyzed. Results The preoperative diagnosis rate was as follows: ultrasound was 28.6% ( 10/35 ), CT 44.4% ( 12/27 ), MRI 70% (7/10). Twenty-eight cases underwent operation and were diagnosed finally by postoperative pathology. Serous cystic neoplasm (SCN) was found in 2 cases, mucinous cystic neoplasm (MCN) in 9 cases,cystic adenocarcinoma in 7 cases, intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm ( IPMN ) in 3 cases, solid pseudopapillary tumor (SPT) in 7 cases. Twenty-three cases were followed up successfully. The post-operative 5 years survival rate was 62.5% (5/8) in pancreatic cystic adenoma without recurrence. The longest survival time in cystic adenocarcinoma after complete resection was 5 years and 8 months, while in which after incomplete resection was 6 months. The 4 cases of SPT are all alive, and one of them has survived for 4 years as the longest one. Conclusions It is difficult to diagnose the pancreatic cystic neoplasm accurately before operation. CT and MRI may be helpful to make the diagnosis. Surgical resection is the most effective treatment. The enhancement of the communication and cooperation between the related departments, the early diagnosis, and the appropriate operation are needed to improve the diagnostic and therapeutic efficacy. Key words: Pancreatic cystic neoplasm; Diagnosis; Treatment