Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm
| Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm | |
|---|---|
| Other names | IPMN |
| Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm in magnetic resonance imaging. | |
| Specialty | Gastroenterology |
| Symptoms | Usually asymptomatic |
| Usual onset | 50-70 years of age |
| Types | Main duct, branch duct or mixed |
| Risk factors | Male gender |
| Differential diagnosis | Mucinous cystic neoplasm |
| Treatment | Imaging surveillance, surgical resection |
Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) is a type of tumor that can occur within the cells of the pancreatic duct. IPMN tumors produce mucus, and this mucus can form pancreatic cysts. Although intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms are benign tumors, they can progress to pancreatic cancer. As such IPMN is viewed as a precancerous condition. Once an intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm has been found, the management options include close monitoring and pre-emptive surgery.