Pancreatic MRI Spot

[LizS333]

I had a CT scan 3 yrs ago for abdominal pain and a 9mm "cyst" was found.  I just did a MRI on Friday and am told it is now 13 mm.  Just wondering if this is something I should be extremely worried about.  I've had an aunt pass from pancreatic cancer 3 months after dx.

This is the email my dr sent me...along with the radiology report.

Yes the cyst was 9 mmm so now a bit bigger see full report below, you can call radiology for getting images on a disc for you.
Yes surgery dept will call you for a consultation if you do not hear from them in a week call me, also you can directly call modesto gen surgery department.
Please feel free to book a phone apt if any questions.
Sincerely
Muniza Muzaffar MD

MRI PANCREAS

** HISTORY **:
F/U pancreatic cyst

** TECHNIQUE **:
Routine multiple sequences in axial and coronal planes without and
with contrast plus MRCP

** FINDINGS **:
Comparison is made with CT 05/23/2011.

The pancreatic tail cystic lesion is slightly larger measuring
1.2-1.3 cm in greatest diameter (previous 1 cm) and it shows
equivocal enhancement. The pancreatic duct is unremarkable. Normal
gallbladder and bile ducts. No lymphadenopathy.

Incidentally seen are a couple of tiny hepatic cysts in segments
7.

** IMPRESSION **:
Slightly larger pancreatic tail cystic lesion with questionable
enhancement.

[DeltaDawn23]

Jerry -- Hello old friend.  I wandered over here because of recent discovery of a nodule in my lung that is being investigated.  I posted on the Heart Rhythm forum about my ER visit that revealed this lung issue.  I see you have some experience in the area, so any info you can contribute will be appreciated.  Because of my past (22 years ago) history of breast cancer, I have been undergoing scans this week to make sure there are no other problem areas.  I am glad to read this post because I will definitely need a biopsy.  I meet with the oncologist Monday.  Any input will be greatly appreciated.  The lung CT report said "concerning for cancer."

[Jerry_NJ]

Please go forward with investigation - biopsy or whatever the surgeon recommends.

The sooner the better.

Active cell activity is always speciousness and often an indication of cancer.  But it is not, in my experience, a proof of cancer - a biopsy is needed to confirm the status of the suspicious growth.  Maybe  needle biopsy can be performed.  In my experience this is a same day and painless procedure.  I comment on painless based on what my wife said about a needle biopsy she underwent because of active nodule activity in her lungs.