DESIGN AND METHODS: 442 pancreatic cyst fluids were tested for CEA, CA19-9, and amylase. RESULTS: CEA>30 ng/mL discriminates mucinous from non-mucinous cysts. After CEA analysis, amylase and CA19 ...

Although not usually necessary, analysis of pseudocyst fluid would reveal a high amylase content. Pseudocysts can often be observed until resolution. Sometimes pseudocysts require surgical drainage ...