Role of CT in the Workup of Patients with Pancreatic Mass Lesions
Abstract: Pancreatic lesions are increasingly identified serendipitously during cross-sectional imaging, particularly computed tomography (CT), performed for indications unrelated to suspected pancreatic disease. This rising detection rate is attributed to the widespread application of non-invasive, high-resolution imaging techniques. While many pancreatic lesions are clinically silent, a subset may represent significant pathologies, ranging from benign cysts and inflammatory processes to potentially malignant or pre-malignant conditions like pancreatic adenocarcinoma, neuroendocrine tumors, or various cystic neoplasms. The imperative to characterize these incidentally discovered pancreatic lesions on imaging is paramount, enabling appropriate further evaluation and timely management. Early detection and accurate characterization on CT can prevent misdiagnosis of related symptoms, such as unexplained weight loss or new-onset diabetes, which might otherwise be attributed to other common conditions, leading to delayed or inappropriate treatment.
Keywords: Pancreas, benign, malignant, computed tomography, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, neuroendocrine tumor, intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
How to Cite?: Dr. Mitalkumari Ganvit, Dr. Vishva Chauhan, Dr. Maulik Jethva, Dr. Anjana Trivedi, Dr. Sahil Patel, "Role of CT in the Workup of Patients with Pancreatic Mass Lesions", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 58-64, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR251031120519, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR251031120519