Neoplasms
Scientists at Kyoto University describe research in neoplasms
Published in Cancer Weekly, March 18th, 2008
According to a study from Kyoto, Japan, " Resection is recommended for main duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) of the pancreas because of the high risk of malignancy, but the indications for resection of branch duct and mixed-type IPMNs remain controversial. Our objective was to determine the appropriate management of IPMNs based on clinicopathologic characteristics and survival data obtained after resection."
" A total of 72 consecutive IPMN patients who underwent resection between January 1984 and June 2006 were reviewed. The lesions were classified as main duct, branch duct, or mixed-type IPMNs and histologically graded as noninvasive (adenoma,...
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-03-18)
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