Total invasion of the pancreatic gland by a rare aggressive IPMN: Report of a case

Abstract INTRODUCTION The intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are increasingly diagnosed entities with high potential of malignancy and significant recurrence rates. PRESENTATION OF CASE In this case report a rare mixed IPMN with full invasion of the pancreatic ducts was identified. DIS...

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Published in:	International journal of surgery case reports Vol. 4; no. 10; pp. 863 - 865
Main Authors:	Makris, Marinos C, Koumarelas, Konstantinos C, Mitrousias, Apostolos S, Karamveri, Christina N, Yettimis, Evripidis P, Zevlas, Adreas N
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01-01-2013 Elsevier
Subjects:	Intraductal Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) Multifocal Pancreatectomy Surgery Multifocal Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) Intraductal Pancreatectomy
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Summary:	Abstract INTRODUCTION The intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are increasingly diagnosed entities with high potential of malignancy and significant recurrence rates. PRESENTATION OF CASE In this case report a rare mixed IPMN with full invasion of the pancreatic ducts was identified. DISCUSSION Difficulties in determining the grade of pancreatic duct involvement make the surgical management tough. CONCLUSION In multifocal IPMNs the management of the patients is even more challenging. In this case the patient was treated successfully with total pancreatectomy.
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ISSN:	2210-2612 2210-2612
DOI:	10.1016/j.ijscr.2013.06.009