Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm

J Insur Med. 2016;46(2):71-74. doi: 10.17849/0743-6661-46.2.71.

Abstract

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms are cystic growths often noted incidentally in the pancreatic ducts. Left untreated, some may progress to invasive cancer.

Keywords: IPMN; Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm; cysts; surveillance.

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous*
  • Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
  • Humans
  • Pancreatic Ducts / pathology
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms*