What does pancreatic tail cystic space mean?

Cystic mass in the tail of pancreas may be caused by pancreatic cyst, mucinous cystadenoma, pancreatic cystadenocarcinoma and other diseases.

1. Pancreatic cyst

patients are affected by inflammation, trauma and other factors, resulting in pancreatic duct obstruction, resulting in secretion retention, which will accumulate in the pancreas and form cysts.

2. Mucinous cystadenoma

Mucinous cystadenoma is a benign cystic lesion caused by secretion of a large amount of mucus by pancreatic stromal cells or secretory gland cells. When it occurs in the tail of pancreas, it will form cystic mass.

3. Pancreatic cystadenocarcinoma Pancreatic

cystadenocarcinoma is a malignant tumor, which can also cause cystic mass in the tail of pancreas.