Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm - main duct type

Discussion:

Features are raising the possibility of IPMN likely complicated by an element of pancreatitis. Dilated pancreatic duct is also seen in chronic pancreatitis and it is difficult to distinguish between both entities on account of the dilated duct, the presence of calcifications in chronic pancreatitis may help and both can be complicated by repeated acute exacerbations of pancreatitis. IPMNs are one of a number of mucinous tumors of the pancreas with malignant potential.

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