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 | 1 | |
20s | 1 | |
30s | 3 | |
40s | 6 | |
50s | 14 | |
60s | 19 | |
70+ | 17 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 18 | |
Female | 42 |