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. 2010 Oct 27;2(10):331-6.
doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v2.i10.331.

Differentiating intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms from other pancreatic cystic lesions

Steven C Cunningham  1 , Ralph H Hruban, Richard D Schulick
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Differentiating intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms from other pancreatic cystic lesions

Steven C Cunningham et al. World J Gastrointest Surg. .

Abstract

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN) can be difficult to distinguish from other cystic lesions of the pancreas. To understand better and discuss the current knowledge on this topic, the literature and the institutional experience at a large pancreatic disease center have been reviewed. A combination of preoperative demographic, historical, radiographic, laboratory data, as well as postoperative pathologic analyses can often distinguish IPMN from other lesions in the differential diagnosis.

Keywords: Differential diagnosis; Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms; Pancreas cancer; Pancreatic cyst.

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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Typical computed tomography (A) and gross (B) appearance of a mucinous cystic neoplasm showing the distal location and the lack of communication with the duct, respectively.
Figure 2
Figure 2
Typical computed tomography (A) and gross (B) appearance of a small pancreatic pseudocyst showing the typical spheroid shape, unilocularity, and necrotic debris contents.
Figure 3
Figure 3
Typical computed tomography (A) and gross (B) appearance of a solid pseudopapillary neoplasm showing the typical ovoid shape and necrotic debris contents.
Figure 4
Figure 4
Typical computed tomography (A) and gross (B) appearance of a serous cystadenoma showing the honeycomb appearance.
Figure 5
Figure 5
Typical computed tomography (A) and gross (B) appearance of a cystic neuroendocrine tumor showing the spherical shape and the occasionally seen calcification.
Figure 6
Figure 6
Typical computed tomography (A) and gross (B) appearance of an intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm showing the ovoid shape and communication with the duct, respectively.
Figure 7
Figure 7
Typical computed tomography (A) and gross (B) appearance of a lymphoepithelial cyst showing the typical ovoid shape, peripheral location, and proteinaceous concretions (not always present on computed tomography imaging).
Figure 8
Figure 8
Typical computed tomography (A) and gross (B) appearance of an invasive carcinoma with cystic degeneration.
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