Low-risk branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN) are the most common precancerous form of mucinous pancreatic cysts and once identified require regular surveillance imaging. But ...

All cases of IPMT, diagnosed in our institution between March 1995 and June 2004, were analyzed. According to the preoperative localization of the IPMT, different types of pancreatic resection were ...

Pancreatic cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can form in the pancreas. Some remain benign, while others have the potential to develop into pancreatic cancer. A recent study, which followed 257 patients ...

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas (IPMNs) are increasingly recognized in clinical practice. They are a unique clinicopathologic entity that is characterized by mucin production, ...

A research team has identified a set of biomarkers that could help distinguish whether cysts on the pancreas are likely to develop into cancer or remain benign. A research team at Duke Health has ...

A research team at Duke Health has identified a set of biomarkers that could help to distinguish whether cysts on the pancreas are likely to develop into cancer or remain benign. The team carried out ...

In the clinic, I am often asked by patients, “Should pancreatic cancer also be screened for regularly, like stomach or colorectal cancer?” The conclusion is that it should not. Pancreatic cancer ...

Of the 67 cases, 27 cases (40.3%) were classified as the main duct type IPMT, 35 cases (52.2%) as the branch duct type IPMT, and five cases (7.5%) as the mixed duct type IPMT. There were 12 adenomas ...