This book is a clinically focused guide for the evaluation and management of pancreatic cystic lesions, integrating advances in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), cross-sectional imaging, cytology, and cyst fluid analysis to improve diagnostic accuracy. It discusses the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with these lesions and supports effective clinical decision-making.

The chapters provide detailed insights into pancreatic cystic lesions, with clear discussions on cytology, fluid tumor markers, and molecular profiling to enhance diagnostic precision. The book also addresses evidence-based surgical and non-surgical management strategies, enabling confident, real-world decision-making. It is supplemented with high-quality images from contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), EUS, as well as cytological and histopathological findings, to aid clinical interpretation.

This book is relevant for practitioners in gastroenterology, pancreatic surgery, radiology, and pathology, as well as researchers seeking a clinically relevant understanding of pancreatic cystic lesions.

Dr. Ravi Kumar Sharma completed his PhD from the department of gastroenterology at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India. Currently, he is working as an associate professor at the department of biotechnology, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, India. Dr. Sharma’s research focuses on pancreatic diseases. He has published over 150 articles in peer-reviewed national and international journals and serves as an editor for various journals.

Dr. Amit Kumar completed his MBBS and MD from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, India, and DM in gastroenterology from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India. Dr. Kumar is currently working as an associate professor of medicine and gastroenterology at the Indian Naval Hospital Ship (INHS) Asvini, Mumbai. He has published several papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals and is a member of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology and the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India. Additionally, Dr. Kumar is an editor and reviewer of several journals.

Dr. Surinder Singh Rana completed his MBBS and MD from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, India; DM in Gastroenterology from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India. Currently, he serves as a professor in the department of gastroenterology at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India. Dr. Rana’s academic and research work is primarily focused on pancreatic diseases, with expertise in endoscopic ultrasound. He has authored over 600 publications in various national and international peer-reviewed journals and also serves on the editorial boards of several gastroenterology journals. Dr. Rana has received several awards, including those from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Indian National Science Academy (INSA).