Open AccessReview of the diagnosis and management of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms
Author(s) -
Crippa Stefano,
Arcidiacono Paolo G,
De Cobelli Francesco,
Falconi Massimo
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
ueg journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.667
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 2050-6414
pISSN - 2050-6406
DOI - 10.1177/2050640619894767
Subject(s) - medicine , intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm , general surgery , radiology , pancreas
Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms are common lesions with the potential of harbouring/developing a pancreatic cancer. An accurate evaluation of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms with high‐resolution imaging techniques and endoscopic ultrasound is mandatory in order to identify patients worthy either of surgical treatment or surveillance. In this review, the diagnosis and management of patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms are discussed with a specific focus on current guidelines. Areas of uncertainty are also discussed, as there are controversies related to the optimal indications for surgery, surveillance protocols and surveillance discontinuation.