Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas is characterized by a dilatation of the main pancreatic duct and/or secondary ducts, mucin production and the absence of ovarian-like struma. The symptoms are non-specific and often the diagnosis is incidental. The treatment of choice is surger...

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Published in:Revista medíca de Chile 2008-04, Vol.136 (4), p.517-527
Main Authors: Butte, Jean M, Torres, Javiera, O'Brien, Andrés, Jarufe, Nicolás, Llanos, Osvaldo
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous - diagnosis
Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous - pathology
Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous - surgery
Biopsy, Fine-Needle
Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal - diagnosis
Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal - pathology
Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal - surgery
Carcinoma, Papillary - diagnosis
Carcinoma, Papillary - pathology
Carcinoma, Papillary - surgery
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pancreatectomy
Pancreatic Ducts - diagnostic imaging
Pancreatic Ducts - pathology
Pancreatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Pancreatic Neoplasms - pathology
Pancreatic Neoplasms - surgery
Prognosis
Radiography
Survival Rate
Ultrasonography
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Summary:Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas is characterized by a dilatation of the main pancreatic duct and/or secondary ducts, mucin production and the absence of ovarian-like struma. The symptoms are non-specific and often the diagnosis is incidental. The treatment of choice is surgery, since these tumors may become malignant. The prognosis depends on the type of lesion, whether the excision is complete and lymph node involvement. The aim of this review is to analyze the clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic and pathological characteristics of this disease.
ISSN:0034-9887