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Benign Etiology for High-Risk Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm: A Case Report and Literature Review

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms are relatively common and entail a variable risk of malignant potential. The Fukuoka guidelines present criteria for the risk of malignant transformation and are used for risk stratification and treatment decision-making. However, these guidelines entail some...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-06, Vol.16 (6), p.e62054
Main Authors: Kramer, Ryan J, Shi, Chanjuan, Moris, Dimitrios, Allen, Peter J
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Language:English
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Summary:Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms are relatively common and entail a variable risk of malignant potential. The Fukuoka guidelines present criteria for the risk of malignant transformation and are used for risk stratification and treatment decision-making. However, these guidelines entail some fallibility with limited sensitivity and specificity. In this case, we present an individual who had many of the hallmarks of malignant transformation but was found to have no evidence of malignancy or high-grade dysplasia. We discuss the suspected etiology of this individual's condition and how it might arise in others, as well as a brief review of the literature on risk factors in intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.62054