Intraductal papillary mucinous tumours of the pancreas. Clinical and therapeutic issues in 32 patients.

Abstract

Intraductal papillary mucinous tumours must be considered in the differential diagnosis of relapsing pancreatitis. Despite slow growing, these tumours have an obvious malignant potential and a very poor prognosis when invasive carcinoma has developed. Early recognition and resection are the cornerstones of treatment.