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What is a pancreatic cyst?
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Dr Zaki Hamarneh
Gastroenterologist
Dr Zaki Hamarneh is an Australian-trained Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist. He completed his specialist training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology in South Australia then undertook additional … View Profile
A pancreatic cyst is simply a fluid-filled sac inside the pancreas.
The pancreas is an organ that helps with:
Digestion (producing digestive enzymes)
Blood sugar control (producing insulin)
Cysts can develop for many reasons and are often found by accident.
In fact, studies show that pancreatic cysts become more common with age, and many people never know they have one.Report this post
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