Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN)

Overview

IPMN is a cystic neoplasm with malignant potential, main or branch duct.

Symptoms

• •Usually asymptomatic
• •Abdominal pain
• •Pancreatitis
• •Jaundice

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓MRCP
• ✓EUS-FNA
• ✓Cyst fluid CEA
• ✓Cytology

Treatments

• →Surveillance (low-risk)
• →Pancreatectomy (high-risk)

Risk Factors