Surgery: How is investigation of pseudocysts?

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How is investigation of pseudocysts?

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ceCT : Imaging of choice
EUS : if available
To detect : septation , mural nodule , debris , calcified
To aspirated collection for CEA , CA19-9 ,Amylase
R/O Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasm (PCNs) 
Pancreatic Pseudocyst : Hi Amylase (>5000) , -ve Tu.Marker

Surgery

How is investigation of pseudocysts?

CeCT : Imaging of choice EUS : if available To detect : septation , mural nodule , debris , calcified To aspirated collection for CEA , CA19-9 ,Amylase R/O Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasm (PCNs) Pancreatic Pseudocyst : Hi Amylase (>5000) , -ve Tu.Marker

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