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A pancreatic cyst is a closed fluid filled sac or semi-solid matter, having a distinct membrane and division on the nearby tissue. It is located within or on the pancreas and may be non-cancerous or may have the potential to develop into pancreatic cancer.
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Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pancreatic cyst*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for pancreatic cyst*
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A pancreatic cyst is a closed fluid filled sac or semi-solid matter, having a distinct membrane and division on the nearby tissue. It is located within or on the pancreas and may be non-cancerous or may have the potential to develop into pancreatic cancer.
Common symptoms reported by people with pancreatic cyst
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for pancreatic cyst
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Compare treatments taken by people with pancreatic cyst
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Got a question about living with pancreatic cyst? Members in the forum might have the answers.