What is pancreatic cyst?
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.
How do members experience pancreatic cyst?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pancreatic cyst*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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*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*
Who has pancreatic cyst on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 3 | |
| 40s | 8 | |
| 50s | 11 | |
| 60s | 22 | |
| 70+ | 13 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 17 | |
| Female | 39 |