Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN)

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) are benign tumors of the pancreatic duct cells. IPMN produces mucus and can form cysts. They can progress to pancreatic cancer.

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References:

International consensus guidelines 2012 for the management of IPMN and MCN of the pancreas

Elta, Grace H MD, FACG¹; Enestvedt, Brintha K MD, MBA²; Sauer, Bryan G MD, MSc, FACG (GRADE Methodologist)³; Lennon, Anne Marie MD, PhD, FACG⁴ ACG Clinical Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Pancreatic Cysts, American Journal of Gastroenterology: April 2018 – Volume 113 – Issue 4 – p 464-479 doi: 10.1038/ajg.2018.14