Question 59 · LEK · Chronic pancreatitis
In the case of a pancreatic cyst, the surgery should be considered:
1) if it is a pseudocyst;
2) when a cyst connection to the duct of Wirsung has been visualized in MRI (magnetic 20 z 117 29.06.2026, 14:15 Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych https://test.cem.edu.pl/pytcem/wyswietl_baza_pdf.php resonance imaging) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP);
3) if there are complications (infection, bleeding);
4) when the diameter of the cyst is greater than 6 cm.
The correct answer is:
2) when a cyst connection to the duct of Wirsung has been visualized in MRI (magnetic 20 z 117 29.06.2026, 14:15 Centrum Egzaminów Medycznych https://test.cem.edu.pl/pytcem/wyswietl_baza_pdf.php resonance imaging) and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP);
3) if there are complications (infection, bleeding);
4) when the diameter of the cyst is greater than 6 cm.
The correct answer is:
- A. only 1.
- B. 1,3.
- C. 3,4.
- D. only 4.
- E. 1,2,4.
Hint
Not every pseudocyst needs an operation; think about the classic size and complication criteria for intervention.
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