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THE SPEARFISHING SIGN: DIFFERENTIATING MUCIN FROM MURAL NODULES IN PANCREATIC CYSTS

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In this video, titled "The Spare Fishing Sign: Differentiating Mucin from Mural Nodules in Pancreatic Cysts," primary author Shifa Umar and secondary author Vinay Chandrasekhar discuss the importance of being able to differentiate mucin from mural nodules in pancreatic cysts. Mural nodules are predictors of malignancy and require resection, while mucin is not high-risk. Previous studies have shown that CT and EUS have varying levels of sensitivity and specificity for detecting mural nodules. The video also presents a case study of a 43-year-old female with a pancreatic cyst, which was ultimately determined to be inspicated mucin using the spare fishing sign. The video highlights the challenges in distinguishing between mucin and mural nodules and the importance of accurate identification for appropriate management.

Keywords

Spare Fishing Sign

Differentiating Mucin

Mural Nodules

Pancreatic Cysts

CT and EUS