Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN) Pancreas

Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN) Pancreas is an abnormal growth of cells in the pancreas. The main feature of IPMN is that it grows within the ducts of the pancreas, rather than outside the ducts. IPMN may lead to pancreatitis, a type of inflammation of the pancreas, and is associated with a small but greater risk for developing pancreatic cancer. IPMN is frequently a slow-growing tumor, which can be followed up with imaging and laboratory tests. Pancreatic cancer is usually diagnosed late, which means that the prognosis is poor. Early detection and treatment of IPMN can decrease the risk of developing pancreatic cancer and improve patient outcomes.