Doctors refer to them as pseudocysts or false cysts because they're lined with scar tissue from inflammation rather than pancreatic cells. But when they persist and especially if they grow larger they may require drainage. Infrequently, pseudocysts can become infected or even rupture or bleed and require further treatment. Ten percent of cysts in the pancreas are in tumors. These true cysts are rare.
Pancreatic cells line congenital cysts.
Congenital cysts often are found in children and sometimes associated with inherited conditions such as polycystic disease, cystic fibrosis and Hippel-Lindau disease. They may require drainage. Use of this site signifies your agreement to the terms of use . A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. Walgreen Co. All rights reserved.