Disease or Syndrome
pancreatic cysts
[ pan-kree-at-ik, pang- sists ]
Subclass of:
Pancreatic Diseases; Cyst
Definitions related to pancreatic cyst:
  • A fluid-filled, epithelium-lined cyst located in the pancreas.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A true cyst of the PANCREAS, distinguished from the much more common PANCREATIC PSEUDOCYST by possessing a lining of mucous EPITHELIUM. Pancreatic cysts are categorized as congenital, retention, neoplastic, parasitic, enterogenous, or dermoid. Congenital cysts occur more frequently as solitary cysts but may be multiple. Retention cysts are gross enlargements of PANCREATIC DUCTS secondary to ductal obstruction. (From Bockus Gastroenterology, 4th ed, p4145)
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • A cyst of the pancreas that possess a lining of mucous epithelium.
    Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)
    The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2025
  • Pancreatic cysts are saclike pockets of fluid on or in your pancreas. The pancreas is a large organ behind the stomach that produces hormones and enzymes that help digest food. Pancreatic cysts are typically found during imaging testing for another problem.
    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 2025
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