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  2. Pancreatic cyst - Wikipedia

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    Based on imaging, cysts that cause biliary obstruction, dilation of the main pancreatic duct greater than 10 mm, have a mass in their walls greater than 5 mm are considered high risk features and are associated with a 56-89% risk of cancer. [1] Cyst size greater than 3 cm, main pancreatic duct dilation of 5-10 mm, or a change in caliber or a ...

  3. The International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O) is a domain-specific extension of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems for tumor diseases. This classification is widely used by cancer registries. It is currently in its third revision (ICD-O-3). ICD-10 includes a list of ...

  4. Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm - Wikipedia

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    Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) is a type of tumor that can occur within the cells of the pancreatic duct. IPMN tumors produce mucus, [1] and this mucus can form pancreatic cysts. [2] Although intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms are benign tumors, they can progress to pancreatic cancer. [1]

  5. Peritoneal inclusion cyst - Wikipedia

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    When a patient is asymptomatic, ultrasonographic surveillance is recommended. [10] For chronic cysts, aspiration or drainage is a safe, less invasive treatment option. [9] When there is any suspicion of malignancy, surgical therapy in the form of a laparoscopy or laparotomy with full excision of the cyst is usually needed. [10] [8]

  6. What is a colloid cyst? Different tumours explained after ...

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    Carcinomas, where cells grow and multiply to form tumours, are the most common kind of cancer. They include many breast, lung, bowel and prostate cancers. Pre-cancerous

  7. Endometrioma - Wikipedia

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    They form dark, fluid-filled cysts, [4] which can vary greatly in size. The fluid inside the cysts is thick, dark, old blood, giving it a chocolate-like appearance, giving it the name chocolate cyst. It can also develop in the cul-de-sac (the space behind the uterus), the surface of the uterus, and between the vagina and rectum. [5]

  8. Theca lutein cyst - Wikipedia

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    Surgical treatments may be needed for serious complications due to theca lutein cysts. Surgery is considered when the cyst is considered malignant or when signs of torsion and hemorrhage are present. [7] [23] Removal of the ovaries may also be performed if large areas of tissue continue to infarct despite resolving the torsion. [24]

  9. Cystadenocarcinoma - Wikipedia

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    Cystadenocarcinoma is a malignant form of a cystadenoma and is a cancer derived from glandular epithelium, in which cystic accumulations of retained secretions are formed. The neoplastic cells manifest varying degrees of anaplasia and invasiveness, and local extension and metastases occur.