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Kobayashi M, Niimi M, Katsuda H, Akahoshi K, Kinowaki Y, Sasaki M, Hirakawa A, Tateishi U, Tanabe M, Okamoto R. Optimization of Endoscopic Ultrasound Characteristics in the Diagnosis of Malignant Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm. Pancreas 2024; 53:e521-e527. [PMID: 38888840 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000002329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is an excellent diagnostic tool that provides high-resolution images of pancreatic cystic lesions. However, its role in the diagnosis of malignant intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) remains limited and unclear. We aimed to determine the usefulness of this modality for such diagnosis. METHODS Overall, 246 patients who underwent EUS for IPMN after computed tomography (CT)/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) from April 2018 to June 2021 were followed up until March 2022. We assessed the added value of performing EUS after CT or MRI for diagnosing malignant IPMN, using receiver operating characteristic curve analysis. Walls as thick as 2 mm were considered thickened in this study if they were highly uneven. RESULTS EUS clearly enhanced accuracy in identifying enhancing nodules and thickened walls. The areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve and corresponding 95% confidence intervals were 0.655 (0.549-0.760) and 0.566 (0.478-0.654) upon CT/MRI but 0.853 (0.763-0.942) and 0.725 (0.634-0.817) when observed using EUS. The combination of nodule size, thickened wall, and main duct size yielded the highest area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (0.944 [0.915-0.973]). CONCLUSIONS EUS more accurately detects malignant IPMN, as uneven wall thickening and certain nodules cannot be identified with CT/MRI.
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- Masanori Kobayashi
- From the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- From the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- From the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Comprehensive Pathology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Biostatistics, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan; and
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- Department of Clinical Biostatistics, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan; and
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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- From the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), Tokyo, Japan
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Fang X, Zhang Q, Liu F, Li J, Wang T, Cao K, Zhang H, Li Q, Yu J, Zhou J, Zhu M, Li N, Jiang H, Shao C, Lu J, Wang L, Bian Y. T2-Weighted Image Radiomics Nomogram to Predict Pancreatic Serous and Mucinous Cystic Neoplasms. Acad Radiol 2023; 30:1562-1571. [PMID: 36379815 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2022.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Xu Fang
- Department of Radiology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pathology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China.
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Lin T, Chen X, Liu J, Cao Y, Cui W, Wang Z, Wang C, Chen X. MRI-Based Pancreatic Atrophy Is Associated With Malignancy or Invasive Carcinoma in Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm. Front Oncol 2022; 12:894023. [PMID: 35719938 PMCID: PMC9204001 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.894023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 05/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Abrupt change in the caliber of the main pancreatic duct (MPD) with distal pancreatic atrophy (PA) was considered as one of worrisome features in the International Association of Pancreatology guideline and American College of Gastroenterology guideline for the management of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs). However, this feature was not included in other guidelines. Moreover, the association between PA alone and malignancy in IPMNs has not been fully evaluated. In the present study, we investigated the role of image-based PA in identifying malignant IPMNs or invasive carcinoma. Methods A total of 186 patients with IPMNs were included for analysis. The tumor size, location, MPD diameter, presence of a mural nodule (MN), and PA were evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging. Demographic information and serum carbohydrate antigen 19-9 and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) levels were also collected. IPMNs with high-grade dysplasia and associated invasive carcinoma were regarded as malignant IPMNs. Results PA was observed in 34 cases (18.3%). The occurrence of malignant IPMNs or invasive carcinoma in patients with PA were significantly higher than in those without PA (52.9% vs. 22.3%; 44.1% vs. 8.9%, all P < 0.01). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that PA was an independently associated factor for malignant IPMNs [odds ratio (OR) = 2.69, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.07-6.78] or invasive carcinoma (OR = 7.78, 95%CI: 2.62-23.10) after modified with confounders. Subgroup analysis in MPD-involved IPMNs also indicated that PA was an independently associated factor for invasive carcinoma (OR = 9.72, 95%CI: 2.43-38.88). PA had a similar performance with MPD plus MN [the area under the curve (AUC) was both 0.71] in identifying malignancy. PA had a higher performance in identifying invasive carcinoma in MPD-involved IPMNs than MN (AUC = 0.71 vs. 0.65, P = 0.02). Conclusion Our data showed that imaging-based PA was associated with malignancy or invasive carcinoma regardless of abrupt change in the caliber of MPD in IPMNs. PA had an acceptable performance in identifying malignant IPMNs.
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- Tingting Lin
- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, China.,Institute of Radiation Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Fang X, Liu F, Li J, Cao K, Wang T, Zhang H, Li Q, Meng Y, Yu J, Feng X, Jiang H, Wang L, Lu J, Shao C, Bian Y. Computed tomography nomogram to predict a high-risk intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2021; 46:5218-5228. [PMID: 34409514 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-021-03247-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) of the pancreas is regarded as a precursor to pancreatic cancer; this study aimed to develop and validate a model based on CT characteristics for the non-invasive prediction of the high-risk IPMN of the pancreas. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this retrospective study, all patients underwent multidetector CT and surgical resection. A prediction model was developed based on a training set consisting of 136 patients with low-risk IPMN and 85 patients with high-risk IPMN between October 2012 and April 2019, and a multivariable logistic regression model was adopted to establish a nomogram. The nomogram performance was determined by its discrimination, calibration, and clinical usefulness. The model was validated in 80 consecutive patients between May 2019 and April 2020, of which 47 and 33 patients had low-risk and high-risk IPMNs, respectively. RESULTS The multivariable logistic regression model of CT characteristics included the enhancing mural nodule size, the main pancreatic duct (MPD) diameter, the abrupt change in caliber of the MPD with distal pancreatic atrophy, cyst size, thickened enhancing cyst wall, and the presence of lymphadenopathy. The individualized prediction nomogram using these predictors of the high-risk IPMN achieved an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.92 (95% CI 0.88-0.95) in the training set and 0.87 (95% CI 0.79-0.95) in the validation set. The decision curve analysis demonstrated that the nomogram was clinically useful. CONCLUSION The CT nomogram, which is a non-invasive predictive tool, can preoperatively predict the risk of malignant IPMN and help identify patients who require a surgical procedure.
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Zhao W, Liu S, Cong L, Zhao Y. Imaging Features for Predicting High-Grade Dysplasia or Malignancy in Branch Duct Type Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm of the Pancreas: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 29:1297-1312. [PMID: 34554343 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-021-10662-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The consensus guidelines for branch-duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (BD-IPMN) of the pancreas are mostly based on imaging features. This study aimed to determine imaging features and their diagnostic accuracy for predicting high-grade dysplasia (HGD)/malignancy in BD-IPMN, including mixed type. METHODS The PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases were searched, and data were extracted from relevant studies. As the main diagnostic accuracy index, diagnostic odds ratios (DORs) of imaging features for diagnosing HGD/malignancy in BD-IPMNs were pooled using the random-effects model. A bivariate random-effects approach was used to construct summary receiver operating characteristic curves for sensitivity and specificity estimation. RESULTS The pooled DOR was the highest for the enhanced solid component/mural nodule (MN) (DOR, 12.21; 95 % confidence interval [CI], 6.14-24.27), followed by a main pancreatic duct (MPD) diameter of 10 mm or greater (DOR, 7.93; 95 % CI, 3.02-20.83), solid component (DOR, 4.85; 95 % CI, 2.49-9.42), lymphadenopathy (DOR, 4.84; 95 % CI, 1.11-21.06), MN (DOR, 4.48; 95 % CI, 3.15-6.39), an MPD diameter of 5 mm or greater (DOR, 3.69; 95 % CI, 2.62-5.19), abrupt change in MPD caliber with distal pancreatic atrophy (DOR, 2.65; 95 % CI, 1.66-4.24), thickened/enhancing walls (DOR, 2.38; 95 % CI, 1.57-3.60), and cyst size of 3 cm or larger (DOR, 1.98; 95 % CI, 1.48-2.64). The largest area under the curve (0.89 and 0.95, respectively) and high specificity (0.95 and 0.98, respectively) also were found for enhanced solid component/MN and an MPD diameter of 10 mm or greater, albeit with low sensitivity (0.38 and 0.14, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The aforementioned imaging features could aid in predicting HGD/malignancy of BD-IPMN. Furthermore, enhanced solid component/MN and an MPD diameter of 10 mm or greater were the most important predictors of HGD/malignancy in BD-IPMN and should be considered as indications for surgery.
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- Wenjing Zhao
- Central Laboratory, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Shandong, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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- Department of General Surgery, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Science and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
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Hecht EM, Khatri G, Morgan D, Kang S, Bhosale PR, Francis IR, Gandhi NS, Hough DM, Huang C, Luk L, Megibow A, Ream JM, Sahani D, Yaghmai V, Zaheer A, Kaza R. Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) of the pancreas: recommendations for Standardized Imaging and Reporting from the Society of Abdominal Radiology IPMN disease focused panel. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2021; 46:1586-1606. [PMID: 33185741 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-020-02853-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Revised: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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There have been many publications detailing imaging features of malignant transformation of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN), management and recommendations for imaging follow-up of diagnosed or presumed IPMN. However, there is no consensus on several practical aspects of imaging IPMN that could serve as a clinical guide for radiologists and enable future data mining for research. These aspects include how to measure IPMN, define reporting terminology, standardize reporting and unify guidelines for surveillance. The Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR) created multiple Disease-Focused Panels (DFP) comprised multidisciplinary panel members who focus on a particular disease, with the goal to develop ways for radiologists to improve patient care, education, and research. DFP members met to identify the current controversies and limitations of imaging pancreatic IPMN. This paper aims to provide a practical review of the key imaging characteristics of IPMN for trainees and practicing radiologists, to guide uniformity of performance and interpretation of surveillance imaging studies, and to improve communication with clinicians by providing a lexicon and reporting template based on the experience of the SAR-DFP panel members.
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- Elizabeth M Hecht
- Department of Radiology, New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiology, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA
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- Department of Radiology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Radiology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology, New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Radiology, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, John Hopkins Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Yadav RK, Jiang X, Chen J. Differentiating benign from malignant pancreatic cysts on computed tomography. Eur J Radiol Open 2020; 7:100278. [PMID: 33163586 PMCID: PMC7607418 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejro.2020.100278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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CT can distinguish between benign and premalignant or malignant pancreatic cysts. Solid component and septation were the only CT features that could differentiate benign from malignant cysts. Cyst wall enhancements on CT were more commonly observed in premalignant or malignant cysts than in benign cysts. CT is a necessary diagnostic modality to preoperatively detect and characterize pancreatic lesions.
Purpose It is important to identify features on computed tomography (CT) that can distinguish between benign and premalignant or malignant pancreatic cysts to avoid unnecessary surgeries. This study investigated the preoperative diagnostic evaluation of cystic pancreatic lesions to determine how advanced imaging and clinical factors should guide management. Methods In total, 53 patients with 27 benign and 26 premalignant or malignant cysts were enrolled. CT features of the cysts were compared using univariate and multivariate analyses. Results On univariate analysis, a solid component (p < 0.01), septation (p < 0.01), location (p < 0.01), border (p < 0.01), wall enhancement (p = 0.01), lesion margins (p < 0.01), pancreatic atrophy (p = 0.04), and a cystic wall (p < 0.01) were all significantly different between benign and premalignant or malignant cysts. On multivariate analysis, only a solid component (p < 0.01) and septation (p < 0.01) were significant. Conclusion A thin cystic wall, uniform homogeneity, a clear border, the presence of septation, pancreatic atrophy, and the absence of both wall enhancements and solid components were more frequently seen in benign cysts. A thick wall, lack of homogeneity, the presence of wall enhancements and solid components, absence of septation, only a small degree of pancreatic atrophy, and unclear borders were more frequent among premalignant or malignant cysts. The only CT features to differentiate benign from premalignant or malignant cysts were a solid component and septation.
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Key Words
- CEA, Carcinoembryonic antigen
- CPR, Curved planar reformation
- CTA, CT angiography
- DWI, Diffusion-weighted imaging
- ERCP, Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
- FDG PET, Fluorodeoxyglucose PET
- FNA, Fine-needle aspiration
- HASTE, Half-Fourier acquisition single-shot turbo spin-echo
- IPMN, Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasia
- MCA, Mucinous cystadenoma
- MCB, Mucinous cystic borderline tumor
- MCC, Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma
- MCN, Mucinous cystic neoplasm
- MPD, Main pancreatic duct
- MPR, Multi-planar reformation
- MRA, MR angiography
- MRCP, MR cholangiopancreatography
- MRI, Magnetic resonance imaging
- MSCT, Multi-slice helical computed tomography
- PACS, Picture archiving and communicating system
- PCN, Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas
- PDAC, Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
- PET, Positron emission computed tomography
- Pancreatic cystic lesions
- Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
- Pancreatic neoplasm
- ROI, Region of interest
- SCA, Serous cystadenoma
- SMA, Serous microcystic adenoma
- US, Ultrasonography
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- Rajesh Kumar Yadav
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Department of Radiology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, China
- Corresponding author: Current Address: Novus Health Wellness, 4808 Munson St NW, OH 44718 USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou 510060, China
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- Second Affiliated Hospital, Department of Radiology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510000, China
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Predictive Features of Malignancy in Branch Duct Type Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm of the Pancreas: A Meta-Analysis. Cancers (Basel) 2020; 12:cancers12092618. [PMID: 32937809 PMCID: PMC7563991 DOI: 10.3390/cancers12092618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 09/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Currently, there are several guidelines that are widely used to establish the treatment strategy for branch duct type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms. Although there are some common grounds, there are discrepancies on which features they adopt, how much each feature is weighted, and how the features are combined. Furthermore, some of the features are based on lower level evidences or expert opinions. The aim of this meta-analysis was to investigate important clinical, radiological, and biochemical risk factors for malignancy and their impact as predictors. This study found symptom, size, cyst wall thickening, presence of mural nodule, change in main pancreatic duct caliber, lymphadenopathy, CA 19-9, and CEA as risk factors. Lymphadenopathy (odd ratio [OR]: 8.55), abrupt caliber change (OR: 7.41), and mural nodule (OR: 4.10) had the highest odd ratios. We expect the higher level evidences of this study to help shape better guidelines and reduce discrepancies among future guidelines. Abstract The current guidelines on branch duct type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (BD-IPMN) recommend various predictive features of malignancy as well as different treatment strategies. This study aimed to identify the risk factors for malignancy with higher level of evidence. A meta-analysis was performed on 40 literatures published between 2000 and 2019. These literatures included 6301 patients with pathologically proven IPMN. Malignancy was defined as high-grade dysplasia and invasive carcinoma. It was significantly associated with symptoms (odds ratio [OR] 1.35, confidence interval [CI] 1.01–1.79), size ≥ 3 cm (OR 1.90, CI 1.51–2.40), cystic wall thickening (OR 2.53, CI 1.50–4.27), mural nodule (OR 4.10, CI 3.38–4.97), main pancreatic duct dilatation (OR 2.98, CI 2.11–4.21), abrupt caliber change of the pancreatic duct (OR 7.41, CI 2.49–22.06), lymphadenopathy (OR 8.55, CI 3.25–22.51), elevated carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (OR 4.01, CI 2.55–6.28), and elevated carcinoembryonic antigen (OR 2.04, CI 1.60–2.61). Multilocular cysts and multiple cysts did not show a significant association with malignancy. This study examined the clinical, radiological, and biochemical features of BD-IPMN, often used as malignancy predictors according to the widely used guidelines. The results confirmed that all the features currently being used are valid.
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Iwaya H, Hijioka S, Mizuno N, Kuwahara T, Okuno N, Tajika M, Tanaka T, Ishihara M, Hirayama Y, Onishi S, Ito A, Kuraoka N, Matsumoto S, Polmanee P, Shimizu Y, Yatabe Y, Niwa Y, Tamada K, Ido A, Hara K. Usefulness of septal thickness measurement on endoscopic ultrasound as a predictor of malignancy of branched-duct and mixed-type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas. Dig Endosc 2019; 31:672-681. [PMID: 30920028 DOI: 10.1111/den.13408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Accepted: 03/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Septal thickness (ST) can predict a malignant branch-duct (BD) and mixed-type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) of the pancreas, but its cut-off value has not been established. The aim of the present study was to determine the optimal ST cut-off value to predict malignancy using endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). METHODS We retrospectively identified 200 patients with IPMN, including 132 with BD- and mixed-IPMN, who underwent surgical resection between 1989 and 2017. ST was defined as the septum or lesion wall with the maximum diameter in BD- and mixed-IPMN. The possibility of ST as a malignant predictor was examined, as well as the diagnostic ability of ST combined with mural nodule (MN) height for malignant IPMN. RESULTS Among the 132 IPMN patients, pathological diagnosis was benign in 81 (61.4%) and malignant in 51 (38.6%). Area under the curve for the diagnosis of malignancy using ST was 0.74 for pathological specimens, 0.70 for EUS and 0.56 for computed tomography. Multivariate analysis showed that the odds ratios for ST ≥2.5 mm and MN height ≥5 mm were 3.51 [95% confidence interval (CI), 1.55-7.97, P = 0.003] and 3.36 (95% CI, 1.52-7.45, P = 0.003), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Septal thickness was an independent predictive factor similar to MN height for malignant IPMN in a multivariate analysis. The ST on EUS appeared to be the thickness of a fibrotic septum associated with the malignant transformation of IPMN. An ST cut-off value of 2.5 mm might provide an accurate prediction of malignant IPMN.
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- Hiromichi Iwaya
- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan.,Digestive and Lifestyle Diseases, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan.,Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Endoscopy, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University, Tochigi, Japan
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- Digestive and Lifestyle Diseases, Kagoshima University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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Lee JE, Choi SY, Min JH, Yi BH, Lee MH, Kim SS, Hwang JA, Kim JH. Determining Malignant Potential of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm of the Pancreas: CT versus MRI by Using Revised 2017 International Consensus Guidelines. Radiology 2019; 293:134-143. [PMID: 31478800 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2019190144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Background Several changes have been made to the revised 2017 international consensus guidelines for management of pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs). However, the diagnostic performance is yet to be verified. Purpose To evaluate the revised guidelines for predicting malignant potential of pancreatic IPMNs and to compare diagnostic performance and intermodality agreement between contrast material-enhanced CT and MRI. Materials and Methods In this retrospective study, two radiologists analyzed the preoperative contrast-enhanced CT and MRI of patients with surgically resected pancreatic IPMNs from January 2007 to December 2017. The diagnostic performance of CT and MRI were analyzed by using receiver operating curve analysis. Intermodality agreement was assessed by using weighted κ and intraclass correlation coefficient values. Results A total of 86 patients (mean age, 67.6 years ± 8.9 [standard deviation]; 47 men and 39 women) with pancreatic IPMNs (benign, 58; malignant, 28) were included. At both CT and MRI, enhancing mural nodule (P < .001), abrupt main pancreatic duct caliber change (P < .001), lymphadenopathy (P = .006), larger main pancreatic duct size (P = .003), and faster cyst growth rate (P = .04) were more common in malignant than benign IPMNs. Irrespective of the modality, enhancing mural nodule of 5 mm or greater had the highest odds ratio (25 at CT vs 29 at MRI). The diagnostic performance of CT (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, 0.83 [95% confidence interval: 0.75, 0.92]) and MRI (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve, 0.86 [95% confidence interval: 0.77, 0.95]) for predicting malignant IPMNs were comparable (P = .43), with good intermodality agreement (κ = 0.70). Conclusion Among revised features, enhancing mural nodule of 5 mm or greater had the strongest association with malignant intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN), and diagnostic performance for prediction of malignant IPMNs were comparable between contrast-enhanced CT and MRI with good intermodality agreement. © RSNA, 2019 Online supplemental material is available for this article.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ji Eun Lee
- From the Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon Hospital, 170 Jomaru-ro, Bucheon-Si, Gyeonggi-do 14584, Republic of Korea (J.E.L., S.Y.C., B.H.Y., M.H.L.); Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.H.M.); Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan-si, Republic of Korea (S.S.K., J.A.H.); and Department of Radiology and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.H.K.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon Hospital, 170 Jomaru-ro, Bucheon-Si, Gyeonggi-do 14584, Republic of Korea (J.E.L., S.Y.C., B.H.Y., M.H.L.); Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.H.M.); Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan-si, Republic of Korea (S.S.K., J.A.H.); and Department of Radiology and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.H.K.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon Hospital, 170 Jomaru-ro, Bucheon-Si, Gyeonggi-do 14584, Republic of Korea (J.E.L., S.Y.C., B.H.Y., M.H.L.); Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.H.M.); Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan-si, Republic of Korea (S.S.K., J.A.H.); and Department of Radiology and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.H.K.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon Hospital, 170 Jomaru-ro, Bucheon-Si, Gyeonggi-do 14584, Republic of Korea (J.E.L., S.Y.C., B.H.Y., M.H.L.); Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.H.M.); Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan-si, Republic of Korea (S.S.K., J.A.H.); and Department of Radiology and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.H.K.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon Hospital, 170 Jomaru-ro, Bucheon-Si, Gyeonggi-do 14584, Republic of Korea (J.E.L., S.Y.C., B.H.Y., M.H.L.); Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.H.M.); Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan-si, Republic of Korea (S.S.K., J.A.H.); and Department of Radiology and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.H.K.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon Hospital, 170 Jomaru-ro, Bucheon-Si, Gyeonggi-do 14584, Republic of Korea (J.E.L., S.Y.C., B.H.Y., M.H.L.); Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.H.M.); Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan-si, Republic of Korea (S.S.K., J.A.H.); and Department of Radiology and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.H.K.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon Hospital, 170 Jomaru-ro, Bucheon-Si, Gyeonggi-do 14584, Republic of Korea (J.E.L., S.Y.C., B.H.Y., M.H.L.); Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.H.M.); Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan-si, Republic of Korea (S.S.K., J.A.H.); and Department of Radiology and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.H.K.)
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- From the Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon Hospital, 170 Jomaru-ro, Bucheon-Si, Gyeonggi-do 14584, Republic of Korea (J.E.L., S.Y.C., B.H.Y., M.H.L.); Department of Radiology and Center for Imaging Science, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.H.M.); Department of Radiology, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan Hospital, Cheonan-si, Republic of Korea (S.S.K., J.A.H.); and Department of Radiology and Institute of Radiation Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea (J.H.K.)
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Marchegiani G, Andrianello S, Borin A, Dal Borgo C, Perri G, Pollini T, Romanò G, D'Onofrio M, Gabbrielli A, Scarpa A, Malleo G, Bassi C, Salvia R. Systematic review, meta-analysis, and a high-volume center experience supporting the new role of mural nodules proposed by the updated 2017 international guidelines on IPMN of the pancreas. Surgery 2018; 163:1272-1279. [PMID: 29454468 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2018.01.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2017] [Revised: 12/19/2017] [Accepted: 01/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mural nodules (MNs) have a predominant role in the 2016 revision of the international guidelines on intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN) of the pancreas. The aim of this study was to evaluate MNs as predictors of invasive cancer (iCa) or high-grade dysplasia (HGD) in IPMNs and to investigate the role of MN size in risk prediction. METHODS A PRISMA-compliant systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis on selected studies were conducted. The random effect model was adopted, and the pooled SMD (standardized mean difference) obtained. The surgical series of IPMNs at a single high-volume institution was reviewed. RESULTS This review included 70 studies and 2297 resected IPMNs. MNs have a positive predictive value for malignancy of 62.2%. The meta-analysis suggested that MN size has a considerable effect on predicting IPMNs with both iCa or HGD with a mean SMD of 0.79. All studies included in the meta-analysis used contrast-enhanced endosonography (CE-EUS) to assess MNs. Due to the heterogeneity of the proposed thresholds, no reliable MN size cut-off was identified. Of 317 IPMNs resected at our institution, 102 (32.1%) had a preoperative diagnosis of MN. Multivariate analysis showed that MN is the only independent predictor of iCa and HGD for all types of IPMNs. CONCLUSION MNs are reliable predictors of iCa and HGD in IPMNs as proposed by the 2016 IAP guidelines. CE-EUS seems to be the best tool for characterizing size and has the best accuracy for predicting malignancy. Further studies should determine potential MN dimensional cut-offs.
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- Giovanni Marchegiani
- General and Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Radiology, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- Pathology, ARCNet Research Center, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy
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- General and Pancreatic Surgery, Pancreas Institute, University of Verona Hospital Trust, Verona, Italy.
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Heckler M, Brieger L, Heger U, Pausch T, Tjaden C, Kaiser J, Tanaka M, Hackert T, Michalski CW. Predictive performance of factors associated with malignancy in intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasia of the pancreas. BJS Open 2018; 2:13-24. [PMID: 29951625 PMCID: PMC5989990 DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2017] [Accepted: 11/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Background Estimation of the risk of malignancy in intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasia (IPMN) of the pancreas is a clinical challenge. Several routinely used clinical factors form the basis of the current consensus guidelines. This study aimed to determine the predictive values of the most commonly assessed risk factors. Methods A meta-analysis of individual risk factors of malignancy in IPMN was performed. Contingency tables were derived from these data, and sensitivity, specificity, negative and positive predictive values, and diagnostic odds ratios (DOR) were determined. Hierarchical summary receiver operating characteristic (HSROC) curves for each factor were calculated and the respective area under the curve (AUC) was assessed. Results A total of 3443 studies were screened initially. Analysis of recent literature revealed 60 studies with 13 relevant risk factors including clinical, serological and radiological parameters. The largest area under the HSROC curve was found for weight loss (0·84) and jaundice/raised bilirubin level (0·80), followed by increased carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) (0·79) or carbohydrate antigen (CA) 19-9 (0·78) levels. The most sensitive factors were patient age (71 per cent) and mural nodules (65 per cent), and jaundice/raised bilirubin level (97 per cent) and increased CEA level (95 per cent) were most specific. None of the analysed factors reached a positive or negative level of prediction beyond 90 per cent. Conclusion None of the established criteria safely distinguishes malignant from non-malignant lesions.
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- M Heckler
- Department of Surgery Heidelberg University Hospital Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120 Heidelberg Germany
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- Department of Surgery Heidelberg University Hospital Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120 Heidelberg Germany
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- Department of Surgery Heidelberg University Hospital Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120 Heidelberg Germany
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- Department of Surgery Heidelberg University Hospital Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120 Heidelberg Germany
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- Department of Surgery Heidelberg University Hospital Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120 Heidelberg Germany
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- Department of Surgery Heidelberg University Hospital Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120 Heidelberg Germany
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- Department of Surgery Heidelberg University Hospital Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120 Heidelberg Germany
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- Department of Surgery Heidelberg University Hospital Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120 Heidelberg Germany
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- Department of Surgery Heidelberg University Hospital Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120 Heidelberg Germany
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Best LMJ, Rawji V, Pereira SP, Davidson BR, Gurusamy KS. Imaging modalities for characterising focal pancreatic lesions. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2017; 4:CD010213. [PMID: 28415140 PMCID: PMC6478242 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd010213.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Increasing numbers of incidental pancreatic lesions are being detected each year. Accurate characterisation of pancreatic lesions into benign, precancerous, and cancer masses is crucial in deciding whether to use treatment or surveillance. Distinguishing benign lesions from precancerous and cancerous lesions can prevent patients from undergoing unnecessary major surgery. Despite the importance of accurately classifying pancreatic lesions, there is no clear algorithm for management of focal pancreatic lesions. OBJECTIVES To determine and compare the diagnostic accuracy of various imaging modalities in detecting cancerous and precancerous lesions in people with focal pancreatic lesions. SEARCH METHODS We searched the CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, and Science Citation Index until 19 July 2016. We searched the references of included studies to identify further studies. We did not restrict studies based on language or publication status, or whether data were collected prospectively or retrospectively. SELECTION CRITERIA We planned to include studies reporting cross-sectional information on the index test (CT (computed tomography), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), PET (positron emission tomography), EUS (endoscopic ultrasound), EUS elastography, and EUS-guided biopsy or FNA (fine-needle aspiration)) and reference standard (confirmation of the nature of the lesion was obtained by histopathological examination of the entire lesion by surgical excision, or histopathological examination for confirmation of precancer or cancer by biopsy and clinical follow-up of at least six months in people with negative index tests) in people with pancreatic lesions irrespective of language or publication status or whether the data were collected prospectively or retrospectively. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently searched the references to identify relevant studies and extracted the data. We planned to use the bivariate analysis to calculate the summary sensitivity and specificity with their 95% confidence intervals and the hierarchical summary receiver operating characteristic (HSROC) to compare the tests and assess heterogeneity, but used simpler models (such as univariate random-effects model and univariate fixed-effect model) for combining studies when appropriate because of the sparse data. We were unable to compare the diagnostic performance of the tests using formal statistical methods because of sparse data. MAIN RESULTS We included 54 studies involving a total of 3,196 participants evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of various index tests. In these 54 studies, eight different target conditions were identified with different final diagnoses constituting benign, precancerous, and cancerous lesions. None of the studies was of high methodological quality. None of the comparisons in which single studies were included was of sufficiently high methodological quality to warrant highlighting of the results. For differentiation of cancerous lesions from benign or precancerous lesions, we identified only one study per index test. The second analysis, of studies differentiating cancerous versus benign lesions, provided three tests in which meta-analysis could be performed. The sensitivities and specificities for diagnosing cancer were: EUS-FNA: sensitivity 0.79 (95% confidence interval (CI) 0.07 to 1.00), specificity 1.00 (95% CI 0.91 to 1.00); EUS: sensitivity 0.95 (95% CI 0.84 to 0.99), specificity 0.53 (95% CI 0.31 to 0.74); PET: sensitivity 0.92 (95% CI 0.80 to 0.97), specificity 0.65 (95% CI 0.39 to 0.84). The third analysis, of studies differentiating precancerous or cancerous lesions from benign lesions, only provided one test (EUS-FNA) in which meta-analysis was performed. EUS-FNA had moderate sensitivity for diagnosing precancerous or cancerous lesions (sensitivity 0.73 (95% CI 0.01 to 1.00) and high specificity 0.94 (95% CI 0.15 to 1.00), the extremely wide confidence intervals reflecting the heterogeneity between the studies). The fourth analysis, of studies differentiating cancerous (invasive carcinoma) from precancerous (dysplasia) provided three tests in which meta-analysis was performed. The sensitivities and specificities for diagnosing invasive carcinoma were: CT: sensitivity 0.72 (95% CI 0.50 to 0.87), specificity 0.92 (95% CI 0.81 to 0.97); EUS: sensitivity 0.78 (95% CI 0.44 to 0.94), specificity 0.91 (95% CI 0.61 to 0.98); EUS-FNA: sensitivity 0.66 (95% CI 0.03 to 0.99), specificity 0.92 (95% CI 0.73 to 0.98). The fifth analysis, of studies differentiating cancerous (high-grade dysplasia or invasive carcinoma) versus precancerous (low- or intermediate-grade dysplasia) provided six tests in which meta-analysis was performed. The sensitivities and specificities for diagnosing cancer (high-grade dysplasia or invasive carcinoma) were: CT: sensitivity 0.87 (95% CI 0.00 to 1.00), specificity 0.96 (95% CI 0.00 to 1.00); EUS: sensitivity 0.86 (95% CI 0.74 to 0.92), specificity 0.91 (95% CI 0.83 to 0.96); EUS-FNA: sensitivity 0.47 (95% CI 0.24 to 0.70), specificity 0.91 (95% CI 0.32 to 1.00); EUS-FNA carcinoembryonic antigen 200 ng/mL: sensitivity 0.58 (95% CI 0.28 to 0.83), specificity 0.51 (95% CI 0.19 to 0.81); MRI: sensitivity 0.69 (95% CI 0.44 to 0.86), specificity 0.93 (95% CI 0.43 to 1.00); PET: sensitivity 0.90 (95% CI 0.79 to 0.96), specificity 0.94 (95% CI 0.81 to 0.99). The sixth analysis, of studies differentiating cancerous (invasive carcinoma) from precancerous (low-grade dysplasia) provided no tests in which meta-analysis was performed. The seventh analysis, of studies differentiating precancerous or cancerous (intermediate- or high-grade dysplasia or invasive carcinoma) from precancerous (low-grade dysplasia) provided two tests in which meta-analysis was performed. The sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing cancer were: CT: sensitivity 0.83 (95% CI 0.68 to 0.92), specificity 0.83 (95% CI 0.64 to 0.93) and MRI: sensitivity 0.80 (95% CI 0.58 to 0.92), specificity 0.81 (95% CI 0.53 to 0.95), respectively. The eighth analysis, of studies differentiating precancerous or cancerous (intermediate- or high-grade dysplasia or invasive carcinoma) from precancerous (low-grade dysplasia) or benign lesions provided no test in which meta-analysis was performed.There were no major alterations in the subgroup analysis of cystic pancreatic focal lesions (42 studies; 2086 participants). None of the included studies evaluated EUS elastography or sequential testing. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS We were unable to arrive at any firm conclusions because of the differences in the way that study authors classified focal pancreatic lesions into cancerous, precancerous, and benign lesions; the inclusion of few studies with wide confidence intervals for each comparison; poor methodological quality in the studies; and heterogeneity in the estimates within comparisons.
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- Lawrence MJ Best
- Royal Free Campus, UCL Medical SchoolDepartment of SurgeryRowland Hill StreetLondonUKNW32PF
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- University College London Medical SchoolLondonUK
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- Royal Free Hospital CampusUCL Institute for Liver and Digestive HealthUpper 3rd FloorLondonUKNW3 2PF
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- Royal Free Campus, UCL Medical SchoolDepartment of SurgeryRowland Hill StreetLondonUKNW32PF
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Risk Factors for Malignancy of Branch-Duct Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms: A Critical Evaluation of the Fukuoka Guidelines With a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Pancreas 2016; 45:1243-1254. [PMID: 27776043 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000000642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of the risk factors proposed by Fukuoka guidelines in detecting malignancy of branch-duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms. METHOD Diagnostic meta-analysis of cohort studies. A systematic literature search was conducted using MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, Scopus, and the ISI-Web of Science databases to identify all studies published up to 2014. RESULTS Twenty-five studies (2025 patients) were suitable for the meta-analysis. The "high risk stigmata" showed the highest pooled diagnostic odds ratio (jaundice, 6.3; positive citology, 5.5; mural nodules, 4.8) together with 2 "worrisome features" (thickened/enhancing walls, 4.2; duct dilatation, 4.0) and 1 "other parameters" (carbohydrate antigen 19-9 serum levels, 4.6). CONCLUSIONS An "ideal risk factor" capable of recognizing all malignant branch-duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms was not identified and some "dismal areas" remain. However, "high risk stigmata" were strongly related to malignancy, mainly enhancing mural nodules. Among the "worrisome features," duct dilatation and thickened/enhancing walls were underestimated, and their diagnostic performance was similar to those of "high risk stigmata." The carbohydrate antigen 19-9 serum level should be added to the Fukuoka algorithm because this value could help in carrying out correct management.
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Validation of the 2012 International Consensus Guidelines Using Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Branch Duct and Main Duct Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms of the Pancreas. Ann Surg 2016; 263:557-64. [PMID: 25822687 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000001217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To validate the 2012 guidelines for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) of the pancreas and to compare diagnostic performances of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for differentiating malignant from benign IPMN. BACKGROUND As IPMN has variable risks of malignancy and management of this entity is closely related to its malignant potential, it is important to predict risks of IPMN malignancy. METHODS This retrospective study included 158 patients with surgically confirmed IPMN of the pancreas who underwent both preoperative CT and MRI. Two radiologists evaluated the "high-risk stigmata" and "worrisome features" of the 2012 guidelines for branch duct (BD)-IPMN and main duct (MD)-IPMN. Univariate and multivariable analyses were used to identify significant predictors of malignancy in IPMN. The diagnostic performance was compared between CT and MRI. RESULTS Malignant IPMN was seen in 8 of 60 patients (13.3%) with BD-IPMN and 44 of 98 patients (44.9%) with MD-IPMN. Presence of mural nodule was the most important predictor in BD-IPMN and MD-IPMN (odds ratios, 9.2 and 7.6, respectively, P = 0.01 on CT; and odds ratios, 5.7 and 13.3, respectively, P ≤ 0.04 on MRI), whereas mural nodule size and lymphadenopathy were significant only in MD-IPMN (P < 0.05). The diagnostic performance of CT and MRI for significant findings was not statistically different in both types of IPMN (P > 0.34). CONCLUSIONS The presence of mural nodule was the most important predictor of malignancy in both types of IPMN. Mural nodule size and lymphadenopathy were also significant predictors in MD-IPMN. Computed tomography and MRI showed similar diagnostic performances for differentiating malignant from benign IPMN.
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Seo N, Byun JH. Evaluation of malignant intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL INTERVENTION 2016. [DOI: 10.18528/gii150020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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- Nieun Seo
- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Fritz S, Lerch MM. Natural History and Management of Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms: Current Evidence. VISZERALMEDIZIN 2015; 31:25-30. [PMID: 26288612 PMCID: PMC4433132 DOI: 10.1159/000375186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Background With the use of modern cross-sectional abdominal imaging modalities, an increasing number of cystic pancreatic lesions are identified incidentally. Although there is no pathological diagnosis available in most cases, it is believed that the majority of these lesions display small branch-duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (BD-IPMNs) of the pancreas. Even though a number of large clinical series have been published, many uncertainties remain with regard to this entity of mucinous cystic neoplasms. Methods Systematic literature review. Results Main-duct (MD) and mixed-type IPMNs harbor a high risk of malignant transformation. It is conceivable that most IPMNs with involvement of the main duct tend to progress to invasive carcinoma over time. Thus, formal oncologic resection is the treatment of choice in surgically fit patients. In contrast, the data regarding BD-IPMN remain equivocal, resulting in conflicting concepts. To date, it is not clear whether and which BD-IPMNs progress to carcinoma and how long this progression takes. Conclusion While patients with MD-IPMNs should undergo surgical resection if comorbidities and life expectancy permit this, the management of small BD-IPMNs remains controversial. Population-based studies with long-term follow-up are needed to define which cohort of patients can be observed safely without immediate resection.
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- Stefan Fritz
- Department of General, Visceral and Transplantation Surgery, Ruprecht-Karls University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine A, University Medicine Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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Scheiman JM, Hwang JH, Moayyedi P. American gastroenterological association technical review on the diagnosis and management of asymptomatic neoplastic pancreatic cysts. Gastroenterology 2015; 148:824-48.e22. [PMID: 25805376 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2015.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 263] [Impact Index Per Article: 29.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- James M Scheiman
- Department of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hamilton Health Sciences, Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Interobserver agreement for detection of malignant features of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas on MDCT. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2015; 203:973-9. [PMID: 25341134 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.13.11490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this retrospective study was to measure interobserver agreement in the assessment of malignant imaging features of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) on MDCT. MATERIALS AND METHODS Pancreatic protocol CT studies were reviewed for 84 patients with resected IPMNs. Maximal diameter of the dominant cyst, presence of a mural nodule, presence of a solid component, and diameters of the main pancreatic duct (MPD) and common bile duct (CBD) were measured by four radiologists independently. In each patient, the IPMN was classified into one of three types: main duct, branch duct, or mixed IPMN. Interobserver agreement of lesion features was examined using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for continuous features and Fleiss kappa for categorical features. RESULTS The final dataset included 55 branch duct IPMNs, nine main duct IPMNs, and 20 mixed IPMNs. Moderate agreement (ĸ = 0.458; 95% CI, 0.345-0.564) was observed in assigning branch duct, main duct, or mixed IPMN subtypes. Measurement agreement was substantial to excellent for dominant cyst (ICC = 0.852; 95% CI, 0.777-0.907), MPD (0.753, 0.655-0.837), and CBD (0.608, 0.463-0.724) but only fair to moderate for the detection of the presence of mural nodule (ĸ = 0.284, 0.125-0.432) or solid component (ĸ = 0.405, 0211-0.577). CONCLUSION Substantial to excellent interobserver agreement in the measurement of cyst diameter, MPD, and CBD support their use for characterizing malignant features of IPMN on MDCT. However, the subjective interpretation of the presence of solid components and mural nodules by individual radiologists was more variable.
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Fritz S, Hackert T, Büchler MW. Pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm--where is the challenge? Dig Dis 2014; 33:99-105. [PMID: 25531503 DOI: 10.1159/000368448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Cystic lesions of the pancreas are increasingly recognized due to the widespread use of modern abdominal imaging technologies. The majority of these lesions display pseudocysts and mucinous cystic neoplasms. In contrast to pseudocysts, it is well established that mucinous cystic neoplasms of the pancreas exhibit a significant potential for malignant transformation over time. Among mucinous cystic tumors, the most frequently observed entity is pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN). IPMNs are characterized by cystic dilation of pancreatic ducts and the production of mucus and by an adenoma-carcinoma sequence eventually culminating in invasive carcinoma in some patients. Due to the high risk of harboring malignancy, there is international consensus that IPMNs with involvement of the main pancreatic duct should be recommended for surgical resection. To date, the indication for surgery of branch-duct IPMNs is controversially discussed because of the overall lower risk of malignant transformation compared to main-duct IPMNs. Particularly for small and asymptomatic side-branch IPMNs, the indication for surgical resection remains challenging. In addition to the international consensus guidelines, a number of potential preoperative features predicting malignant transformation have been discussed recently. Moreover, novel surgical pancreatic parenchyma-sparing techniques such as enucleations or segmental pancreatic resections have been reported in order to treat IPMNs. The present article aims to demonstrate the current scientific knowledge in this field and to highlight the current controversy.
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- Stefan Fritz
- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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Implications of imaging criteria for the management and treatment of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms - benign versus malignant findings. Eur Radiol 2014; 25:1329-38. [PMID: 25433414 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-014-3520-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2014] [Revised: 11/05/2014] [Accepted: 11/18/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Evaluation of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for differentiation of pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) subtypes based on objective imaging criteria. METHODS Fifty-eight patients with 60 histologically confirmed IPMNs were included in this retrospective study. Eighty-three imaging studies (CT,n = 42; MRI,n = 41) were analysed by three independent blinded observers (O1-O3), using established imaging criteria to assess likelihood of malignancy (-5, very likely benign; 5, very likely malignant) and histological subtype (i.e., low-grade (LGD), moderate-grade (MGD), high-grade dysplasia (HGD), early invasive carcinoma (IPMC), solid carcinoma (CA) arising from IPMN). RESULTS Forty-one benign (LGD IPMN,n = 20; MGD IPMN,n = 21) and 19 malignant (HGD IPMN,n = 3; IPMC,n = 6; solid CA,n = 10) IPMNs located in the main duct (n = 6), branch duct (n = 37), or both (n = 17) were evaluated. Overall accuracy of differentiation between benign and malignant IPMNs was 86/92 % (CT/MRI). Exclusion of overtly malignant cases (solid CA) resulted in overall accuracy of 83/90 % (CT/MRI). The presence of mural nodules and ductal lesion size ≥30 mm were significant indicators of malignancy (p = 0.02 and p < 0.001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Invasive IPMN can be identified with high confidence and sensitivity using CT and MRI. The diagnostic problem that remains is the accurate radiological differentiation of premalignant and non-invasive subtypes. KEY POINTS • CT and MRI can differentiate benign from malignant forms of IPMN. • Identifying (pre)malignant histological IPMN subtypes by CT and MRI is difficult. • Overall, diagnostic performance with MRI was slightly (not significantly) superior to CT.
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Shao GD, Bei-Sun, Bai XW. Progress in diagnosis and treatment of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2014; 22:4270-4275. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v22.i28.4270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) is a rare form of exocrine pancreatic neoplasm arising from the ductal epithelium, which is difficult to diagnose in early stages owing to the lack of specific clinical symptoms. In most cases, IPMN is detected incidentally during medical examination. Some imaging studies such as magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP), endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) and computed tomography (CT) have been considered to be helpful to the preoperative diagnosis of IPMNs. Histologically, IPMNs may demonstrate a spectrum of cellular atypia, ranging from hyperplasia to invasive carcinoma. At present, IPMNs are classified into three types: main duct IPMN (MD-IPMN), branch duct IPMN (BD-IPMN) and mixed type IPMN (MT-IPMN) according to the dominant location of the IPMN where the ductal dilatation occurs. Once diagnosed, all patients with MD-IPMN and MT-IPMN should undergo surgical resection as soon as possible regardless of size and symptoms due to the high risk of canceration. After surgical resection, the survival rate of IPMN patient is excellent. For patients with invasive IPMNs, the 5-year survival rate is 40%-60%, while for those with noninvasive IPMNs, the 5-year survival rate is 80%-100%. Therefore, early diagnosis and timely treatment are strongly recommended for all IPMN patients. The aim of this paper is to systematically review the diagnosis and treatment of IPMNs.
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Imaging features to distinguish malignant and benign branch-duct type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas: a meta-analysis. Ann Surg 2014; 259:72-81. [PMID: 23657084 DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e31829385f7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 126] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically determine the imaging findings for distinguishing malignant and benign branch-duct type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (BD-IPMNs), including mixed type, and their diagnostic value through meta-analysis of published studies. BACKGROUND Management of BD-IPMNs, including mixed type, largely relies on imaging findings. The current knowledge on imaging findings to distinguish malignant and benign BD-IPMNs has weak evidence and is mostly from scattered individual retrospective studies. METHODS Thorough literature search in Ovid-MEDLINE and EMBASE databases was conducted to identify studies where findings of computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and endoscopic ultrasonography of BD-IPMNs with or without main pancreatic duct (MPD) dilatation were correlated with surgical/pathological findings. Review of 1128 article candidates, including full-text review of 102 articles, identified 23 eligible articles with a total of 1373 patients for meta-analysis. Dichotomous data regarding distinction between malignant and benign BD-IPMNs were pooled using random effects model to obtain the diagnostic odds ratios (DORs) and their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of various individual imaging findings for diagnosing malignant BD-IPMN. RESULTS Presence of mural nodules revealed the highest pooled DOR (95% CI) of 6.0 (4.1-8.8) followed by MPD dilatation [3.4 (2.3-5.2)], thick septum/wall [unadjusted, 3.3 (1.5-6.9); publication bias-adjusted, 2.3 (0.9-5.5)], and cyst size greater than 3 cm [2.3 (1.5-3.5)]. Multilocularity and multiplicity of the cystic lesions did not reveal statistically significant association with malignancy. CONCLUSIONS Presence of mural nodules should be regarded highly suspicious for malignancy warranting a surgical excision whereas cyst size greater than 3 cm, MPD dilatation (5-9 mm), or thick septum/wall may better be managed by careful observation and/or further evaluation.
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Anand N, Sampath K, Wu BU. Cyst features and risk of malignancy in intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas: a meta-analysis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2013; 11:913-21; quiz e59-60. [PMID: 23416279 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2013.02.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 148] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2012] [Revised: 01/17/2013] [Accepted: 02/01/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS International guidelines for the management of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) of the pancreas recommend surgical resection of those with specific characteristics. We performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the risk of malignancy associated with each of these features of IPMNs. METHODS We performed a comprehensive search of MEDLINE from January 1, 1996, to November 11, 2011, for studies that included any of the features mentioned in the consensus guidelines for surgical resection of main duct and branch duct IPMNs. Data were analyzed from 41 studies for the following features: cyst size greater than 3 cm, the presence of mural nodules, dilated main pancreatic duct, symptoms, and main duct vs branch duct IPMNs. Malignant IPMNs were defined as those with carcinoma in situ or more advanced histology. A separate meta-analysis was performed for each risk factor to calculate pooled odds ratios (ORs). A random-effects model was used, based on the assumption of variation among study populations. RESULTS The risks of malignancy associated with individual cyst features were as follows: cyst size greater than 3 cm (OR, 62.4; 95% confidence interval [CI], 30.8-126.3), presence of a mural nodule (OR, 9.3; 95% CI, 5.3-16.1), dilatation of the main pancreatic duct (OR, 7.27; 95% CI, 3.0-17.4), and main vs branch duct IPMN (OR, 4.7; 95% CI, 3.3-6.9). There was a moderate level of heterogeneity among studies (I(2) range, 34-67). CONCLUSIONS Based on a meta-analysis, cyst features proposed by the international guidelines for resection of IPMN were highly associated with malignancy. However, based on our findings, not all cyst features should be weighted equally when considering risk of malignancy; cyst size greater than 3 cm was associated most strongly with malignant IPMN.
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- Neeraj Anand
- Center for Pancreatic Care, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Werner J, Fritz S, Büchler MW. Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas--a surgical disease. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2012; 9:253-9. [PMID: 22392299 DOI: 10.1038/nrgastro.2012.31] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Cystic pancreatic neoplasms are increasingly recognized, with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas (IPMNs) being the most frequently observed type. IPMNs are characterized by mucin production and epithelial growth within the pancreatic ducts, and are generally differentiated according to location: main pancreatic duct, its major side branches, or both (mixed type). IPMNs vary from benign to malignant and are considered precursor lesions of pancreatic adenocarcinoma. However, the exact time to neoplastic transformation and whether all IPMNs progress to malignant tumors is unclear. Surgical resection is warranted for all main-duct and mixed-type IPMNs (they harbor a high risk of malignancy of ~70%). By contrast, branch-duct IPMNs progress to cancer in only ~30% of cases. Thus, according to current guidelines (Sendai criteria), asymptomatic side-branch IPMNs <3 cm in size without suspicious radiological features (such as size progression) can be treated conservatively. Lately, even this approach has become controversial, owing to a number of Sendai-negative IPMNs showing malignant transformation. Although most IPMNs should be resected by standard oncological procedures (including lymphadenectomy), small Sendai-negative IPMNs can be treated with limited resections. This Review summarizes current knowledge of the treatment of IPMNs, with a particular focus on surgical approaches to this disease.
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- Jens Werner
- Department of General and Visceral Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 110, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany
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Jun DY, Kwon HJ, Kim SG, Kim SH, Chun JM, Kwon YB, Yoon KJ, Hwang YJ, Yun YK. Predictive factors for invasive intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas. KOREAN JOURNAL OF HEPATO-BILIARY-PANCREATIC SURGERY 2011; 15:237-42. [PMID: 26421045 PMCID: PMC4582470 DOI: 10.14701/kjhbps.2011.15.4.237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2011] [Revised: 10/03/2011] [Accepted: 10/13/2011] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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BACKGROUNDS/AIMS Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) of the pancreas has malignant potential. Predicting invasive IPMN has proven difficult and controversial. We tried to identify predictive factors for invasive IPMN. METHODS Thirty six patients underwent resection for IPMN from February 2001 to July 2011. Clinicopathological features including demographic, imaging, microscopic, and serological findings were retrospectively reviewed. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to analyze sensitivity and specificity of all possible cut-off values for the diameter of the main pancreatic duct and mass size predicting invasive IPMN. Student t-test, chi-square test, and logistic regression were used for univariate and multivariate analysis. RESULTS The mean age was 63.5±8.4 years. Males were more commonly affected (58.3% vs 41.7%). Pancreaticoduodenectomy was performed in 55.6% of patients, distal pancreatectomy in 36.1%, and central pancreatic resection in 8.3%. Non-invasive IPMNs were present in 80.6% (n=29), whereas invasive IPMNs were present in 19.4% (n=7). In univariate analysis, tumor location (p=0.036), Kuroda classification (p=0.048), mural nodule (p=0.016), and main duct dilatation (≥8 mm) (p=0.006) were statistically significant variables. ROC curve analysis showed that a value of 8 mm for the main duct dilatation and a value of 35 mm for the size of the mass lesion have 80% sensitivity and 75% specificity and 100% sensitivity and 82.6% specificity, respectively. However, in multivariate analysis, main ductal dilatation (≥8 mm) was identified to be the only independent factor for invasive IPMN (p=0.049). CONCLUSIONS Main duct dilatation appears to be a useful indicator for predicting invasive IPMN.
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- Dae Young Jun
- Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Family Medicine, Daegu Catholic University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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Hwang DW, Jang JY, Lim CS, Lee SE, Yoon YS, Ahn YJ, Han HS, Kim SW, Kim SG, Yun YK, Han SS, Park SJ, Lim TJ, Kang KJ, Sim MS, Choi SH, Heo JS, Choi DW, Hur KY, Lee DS, Yun SS, Kim HJ, Cho CK, Kim HJ, Yu HC, Cho BH, Song IS. Determination of malignant and invasive predictors in branch duct type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas: a suggested scoring formula. J Korean Med Sci 2011; 26:740-6. [PMID: 21655058 PMCID: PMC3102866 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2011.26.6.740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2010] [Accepted: 03/29/2011] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Prediction of malignancy or invasiveness of branch duct type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (Br-IPMN) is difficult, and proper treatment strategy has not been well established. The authors investigated the characteristics of Br-IPMN and explored its malignancy or invasiveness predicting factors to suggest a scoring formula for predicting pathologic results. From 1994 to 2008, 237 patients who were diagnosed as Br-IPMN at 11 tertiary referral centers in Korea were retrospectively reviewed. The patients' mean age was 63.1 ± 9.2 yr. One hundred ninty-eight (83.5%) patients had nonmalignant IPMN (81 adenoma, 117 borderline atypia), and 39 (16.5%) had malignant IPMN (13 carcinoma in situ, 26 invasive carcinoma). Cyst size and mural nodule were malignancy determining factors by multivariate analysis. Elevated CEA, cyst size and mural nodule were factors determining invasiveness by multivariate analysis. Using the regression coefficient for significant predictors on multivariate analysis, we constructed a malignancy-predicting scoring formula: 22.4 (mural nodule [0 or 1]) + 0.5 (cyst size [mm]). In invasive IPMN, the formula was expressed as invasiveness-predicting score = 36.6 (mural nodule [0 or 1]) + 32.2 (elevated serum CEA [0 or 1]) + 0.6 (cyst size [mm]). Here we present a scoring formula for prediction of malignancy or invasiveness of Br-IPMN which can be used to determine a proper treatment strategy.
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- Dae Wook Hwang
- Department of Surgery, and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, and Cancer Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Kyungpook National University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Center for Liver Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Center for Liver Cancer, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Pusan National University, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea
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The utility of F-18 FDG PET/CT in the evaluation of pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm. Clin Nucl Med 2010; 35:776-9. [PMID: 20838285 DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0b013e3181e4da32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the utility of F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (FDG PET/CT) in evaluating pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN). MATERIALS AND METHODS We included 31 patients with pancreatic IPMN who underwent F-18 FDG PET/CT and multidetector CT (MDCT). Each pancreatic lesion was classified as benign or malignant. On PET, the maximal standardized uptake value was measured in each pancreatic lesion. RESULTS PET/CT was superior to MDCT in diagnosing malignant IPMN. All 22 concordant results gave accurate diagnoses. Of 9 discordant results, MDCT misdiagnosed 7 IPMNs, whereas PET/CT misinterpreted 2. Malignant IPMNs showed significantly higher maximal standardized uptake values (mean ± standard deviation, 6.7 ± 3.6) than benign IPMNs (mean ± standard deviation, 2.1 ± 1.0) (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS F-18 FDG PET/CT outperformed MDCT in detecting malignant IPMN.
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Clinicopathologic analysis of surgically proven intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas in SNUH: a 15-year experience at a single academic institution. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2010; 397:93-102. [PMID: 20640860 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-010-0674-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 84] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2010] [Accepted: 06/15/2010] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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PURPOSE The clinical importance of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas (IPMN) has been increasing with a large number of newly diagnosed IPMN. This study was designed to explore the characteristics of resected IPMN and to determine the predictive factors for malignant and invasive IPMN. METHODS Retrospective review of a prospectively collected database was performed on 187 consecutive patients following IPMN surgery between 1994 and 2008 at a tertiary institute. The main duct type IPMN was radiologically defined as main pancreatic duct dilation >5 mm rather than previously defined ≥10 mm. RESULTS The morphologic types of IPMN included 28 main duct (IPMN-M, 15.0%), 118 branch duct (IPMN-Br, 63.1%), and 41 mixed (IPMN-Mixed, 21.9%) IPMNs. There were 23 patients with adenoma, 106 borderline atypia, 15 carcinoma in situ, and 43 invasive carcinoma. Sixty-nine extrapancreatic malignancies were diagnosed in 61 (32.6%) patients. Based on multivariate analysis, IPMN-M was statistically significant predictor of malignancy/invasiveness (p = 0.013/p = 0.028). In patients with IPMN-Br, the presence of mural nodule was a predictive factor for malignancy/invasiveness (p = 0.005/p = 0.002). In patients with IPMN-Mixed, mural nodule (p = 0.038/p = 0.047) and wall thickening (>2 mm, p = 0.015/p = 0.046) were risk factor for malignancy/invasiveness and elevated CA19-9 (p = 0.046) for invasiveness. CONCLUSIONS The main pancreatic duct diameter (>5 mm) is a significant predictor for malignancy and invasiveness. Therefore, IPMN patients with main pancreatic duct dilatation (>5 mm) should be considered surgical resection. Mural nodule is the indicator of surgery in IPMN-Br and IPMN-Mixed. In case of IPMN-Mixed with wall thickening or elevated serum CA19-9, surgical resection is recommended.
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Pancreatic and extrapancreatic lesions in patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas: a single-centre experience. Radiol Med 2010; 115:442-52. [PMID: 20082228 DOI: 10.1007/s11547-010-0502-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2009] [Accepted: 07/19/2009] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE This study was performed to describe the possible presence of extrapancreatic neoplasms in patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) and to evaluate whether the extrapancreatic tumours were synchronous or metachronous to IPMNs. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred and forty-two patients (56 men and 86 women; mean age 69.5 years, range 37-98) with IPMN diagnosed using the Sendai criteria were enrolled. Six patients (4.2%) had type I, 103 (72.5%) type II and 33 (23.2%) type III IPMN. All patients were studied using the following imaging techniques: ultrasonography (US), multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP). RESULTS Pancreatic IPMN was localised in the head in 43 patients (30.3%), in the body in 13 (9.2%), in the tail in ten (7.0%), in the head-body in 17 (12.0%), in the body-tail in 15 (10.6%) diffuse throughout the gland in 44 (31.0%). The mean size of the cystic lesions was [(mean+/-standard deviation (SD)] 1.9+/-1.9 cm (range 0.5-8.0 cm). Twenty patients (14.1%) had associated pancreatic or extrapancreatic diseases. In evaluating the distribution of pancreatic or extrapancreatic diseases according to IPMN type, we found that this was not significantly different among types I, II and III (p=0.776). CONCLUSIONS The majority of pancreatic and extrapancreatic cancers occur before the diagnosis of IPMNs is made and is not related to the type of IPMN.
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Bournet B, Kirzin S, Carrère N, Portier G, Otal P, Selves J, Musso C, Suc B, Moreau J, Fourtanier G, Pradère B, Lazorthes F, Escourrou J, Buscail L. Clinical fate of branch duct and mixed forms of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasia of the pancreas. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2009; 24:1211-7. [PMID: 19476563 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2009.05826.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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AIMS The aim of the present study was to assess the clinical fate of, and to gain new insights into, branch duct and mixed (predominantly main duct type) forms of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasia of the pancreas (IPMN). METHODS During a 17-year period, 99 successive IPMN patients (52 men, 47 women; mean age, 64 years) were included and divided into two groups for further comparison: one group had branch duct IPMN, whereas the other had mixed IPMN. RESULTS Patients from the mixed IPMN group (n = 52) displayed a greater rate of symptoms (83% vs 55%, P = 0.004), pancreatic resection (67% vs 38%, P = 0.007), malignancy (35% vs 13%, P = 0.017) and death (15% vs 4%, P = 0.09) than those from the branch duct IPMN group. A 38-month follow up of non-operated, symptom-free patients confirmed that more than 85% of branch duct IPMN patients were asymptomatic without evidence of malignancy. Borderline lesions and carcinoma are found in up to 50% of symptomatic resected branch duct IPMN cases. CONCLUSION Patients with the mixed form of IPMN as well as with symptomatic branch duct IPMN should require pancreatic resection because of symptoms and the risk for malignancy. In silent branch duct IPMN without radiological signs of malignancy, a non-operative watch-and-wait strategy can be discussed.
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- Barbara Bournet
- Department of Gastroenterology, Centres Hospitaliers Universitaires Rangueil-Larrey and Purpan, Paul Sabatier University, Toulouse, France
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Anderson SW, Soto JA. Pancreatic duct evaluation: accuracy of portal venous phase 64 MDCT. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 34:55-63. [PMID: 18425544 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-008-9396-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many patients presenting with nonspecific signs and symptoms often receive CT scans using general protocols, not optimized to evaluate for pancreatic pathology. Therefore the purpose of this study was to evaluate portal venous phase 64 multi-row detector CT (MDCT) scans for detecting pancreatic duct strictures, stones, pancreas divisum, and communication between pancreatic ducts and cystic pancreatic lesions. METHODS Institutional review board approval with waived informed consent was obtained for this HIPAA-compliant study. We included all patients that underwent abdominal, portal venous phase, intravenous contrast-enhanced 64 MDCT scans between 6/7/05 and 5/01/07 and MR cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) or endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (ERCP) within 2 months of the CT. This yielded 93 patients (42 males, 51 females) with a mean age of 59 years. In addition to CT, 75 patients underwent MRCP and 37 patients underwent ERCP. Two radiologists independently evaluated the CT images, including multiplanar and minimum intensity pixel projection reformations, for pancreatic duct strictures, stones, pancreas divisum, or cystic pancreatic lesions. The latter were classified as communicating or not communicating with the pancreatic ducts. Findings on ERCP or MRCP were used to calculate diagnostic performance parameters. RESULTS On standard of reference examinations, 15 (16%) of the 93 patients had a pancreatic duct stricture. The sensitivity and the specificity for Observer 1 were 87% and 100%, respectively; for Observer 2, 100% and 100%, respectively. Six (6%) of the 93 patients had main pancreatic duct stones. The sensitivity and the specificity for Observer 1 were 83% and 100%, respectively; for Observer 2, 100% and 99%, respectively. Five (5%) patients had pancreas divisum; Observer 1 correctly identified four and Observer 2 correctly identified three cases. Eleven (12%) patients had cystic pancreatic lesions. Observer 1 correctly determined whether or not there was communication between the cystic pancreatic lesion and the pancreatic duct in ten cases; Observer 2 correctly made this determination in nine cases. CONCLUSION Portal venous phase 64 MDCT images are moderately sensitive and highly specific for detecting pancreatic duct stricture, stones, and pancreas divisum and moderately accurate for detecting communication between pancreatic ducts and cystic pancreatic lesions.
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- Stephan W Anderson
- Department of Radiology, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
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Fritz S, Warshaw AL, Thayer SP. Management of mucin-producing cystic neoplasms of the pancreas. Oncologist 2009; 14:125-36. [PMID: 19211618 DOI: 10.1634/theoncologist.2008-0200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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During the last decade small lesions of the pancreas have been increasingly recognized in clinical practice. Among these lesions, mucin-producing cystic neoplasms represent a recently described and unique entity among pancreatic tumors. In 1996, the World Health Organization distinguished two different types of mucinous cystic tumors: intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) of the pancreas, which are characterized by mucin production, cystic dilation of the pancreatic ducts, and intrapapillary growth, and mucinous cystic neoplasms (MCNs), which are defined by ovarian-like stroma and in most cases do not communicate with pancreatic ducts. Further, IPMNs can be subdivided into main-duct type, mixed-type, and branch-duct type tumors. Older data did not distinguish among different subsets of cystic neoplasms of the pancreas, and consequently many databases were inconsistent. Histopathologically, both IPMNs and MCNs demonstrate a wide spectrum of cellular atypia ranging from mild mucinous hyperplasia to invasive adenocarcinoma. Because mucinous cystic neoplasms of the pancreas show significant differences in clinical behavior from patient to patient, knowledge of the clinicopathologic characteristics and natural history of specific subtypes of IPMNs and MCNs has become crucial for physicians working in the field of gastroenterology. The present work offers an overview of current and generally accepted clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of IPMNs and MCNs.
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- Stefan Fritz
- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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Zhang J, Wang PJ, Yuan XD. Correlation between CT patterns and pathological classification of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm. Eur J Radiol 2008; 73:96-101. [PMID: 19008065 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2008.09.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2008] [Revised: 09/03/2008] [Accepted: 09/23/2008] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine CT patterns of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN), analyze their correlation with pathologic classification, and discuss the value of CT in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of IPMN. METHODS CT patterns of 39 IPMN patients, whose clinical data were complete and whose diagnosis was confirmed by surgery and pathology, were classified into three types: (1) simple main pancreatic duct (MPD) dilation type, (2) MPD dilation with pancreatic cystic lesion type, and (3) simple pancreatic cystic lesion type. Correlations between the three CT types and Takada pathologic classification (MPD type, furcation type and mixture type) were analyzed. The 39 IPMN cases were pathologically classified as the benign group and the malignant/borderline group. CT characteristics including the presence or absence of mural nodules, intrafocal partitions, focal size and the degree of MPD and common bile duct (CBD) dilation were analyzed statistically. RESULTS A correlation was found between the CT simple MPD dilation type and the pathological MPD type, between the MPD dilation with pancreatic cystic lesion type and the furcation and mixture types, and between the simple cystic lesion type and the furcation type (p<0.001). The benign rate was 92% in patients without intrafocal mural nodules, and 42% in patients with intrafocal mural nodules. The difference between the two groups was statistically significant (p=0.003). The presence or absence of intrafocal partitions was not correlated with benignancy or malignancy (p=0.793). The maximum diameter of malignant/borderline lesions was bigger than that of benign ones (p=0.016). There was no significant difference in MPD and CBD diameters between the benign and malignant/borderline groups. Regardless of pathological classification, the MPD diameter was larger than the CBD diameter in all cases (p=0.02). CONCLUSION The three CT types of IPMN well correlated with the pathologic classification, which is helpful for analyzing CT manifestations and improving the accuracy of diagnosis. MPD dilation is usually larger than CBD dilation in IPMN patients, which is also helpful in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of IPMN in the context of other related findings.
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- Jing Zhang
- Department of Imaging, Tongji Hospital of Tongji University, 389 Xincun Road, Shanghai 200065, PR China.
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Akan B, Sahora K, Puhalla H, Gnant M, Jakesz R, Götzinger P. Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas: conservative or operative treatment? Eur Surg 2008. [DOI: 10.1007/s10353-008-0423-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Ogawa H, Itoh S, Ikeda M, Suzuki K, Naganawa S. Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas: assessment of the likelihood of invasiveness with multisection CT. Radiology 2008; 248:876-86. [PMID: 18632526 DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2482071578] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the capabilities of multisection computed tomography (CT) in determining the likelihood of invasiveness of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN). MATERIALS AND METHODS The institutional review board approved this research and waived informed consent from the patients. Two radiologists blinded to the pathologic assessment of malignancy or parenchymal invasion of IPMN retrospectively evaluated CT images of 61 consecutive surgically resected tumors (26 adenomas, 15 noninvasive carcinomas, and 20 invasive carcinomas) in patients who underwent multiphase contrast material-enhanced CT with 0.5- or 1-mm collimation. The findings were statistically analyzed by using univariate and multivariate analyses, with the optimal cutoff levels of each continuous parameter determined by generating receiver operating characteristic curves. RESULTS The following findings showed significant differences among the three groups: maximum diameter of the main pancreatic duct (MPD), size (length of major axis) of the largest mural nodule in the MPD or in any associated cystic lesion, abnormal attenuating area in the surrounding parenchyma, calcification in the lesion, protrusion of the MPD into the ampulla of Vater, and bile duct dilatation. An MPD diameter of 6 mm or larger, a mural nodule of 3 mm or larger, and an abnormal attenuating area were independently predictive of malignancy. A mural nodule of 6.3 mm or larger in the MPD and an abnormal attenuating area were independently predictive of parenchymal invasion. According to these criteria, the sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy for identifying malignancy were 83%, 81%, and 82% and for identifying parenchymal invasion were 90%, 88%, and 89%, respectively. CONCLUSION Multisection CT is useful for distinguishing among adenoma, noninvasive carcinoma, and invasive carcinoma in patients with IPMN.
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- Hiroshi Ogawa
- Department of Radiology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, 65 Tsurumai-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-8560, Japan.
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Macrocystic pancreatic lesions: differentiation of benign from premalignant and malignant cysts by CT. Eur J Radiol 2008; 71:122-8. [PMID: 18448299 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2008.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2008] [Revised: 03/09/2008] [Accepted: 03/12/2008] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess useful CT features for differentiating benign from premalignant and malignant macrocystic pancreatic lesions. METHODS Seventy-four patients with pathologically proven macrocystic pancreatic lesions were enrolled: 17 benign cysts (macrocystic serous cystadenoma, n=12; congenital cyst; n=5) and 57 premalignant and malignant cysts (mucinous cystic neoplasm, n=28; intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of branch duct type, n=20; tumor with cystic change, n=9). Size, location, shape (lobulated, round or oval, or complex cystic with tubular cyst), wall thickness (thin, < or =1mm; thick, >1mm), internal surface (smooth or irregular), and other findings were analyzed with multiphasic CT with thin-section (2.5-3mm) images. CT features between two groups were compared using univariate and multivariate stepwise logistic regression analyses. RESULTS On univariate analysis, the differences for the shape (p=0.007), wall thickness (p=0.011), and internal surface (p=0.012) between benign and premalignant and malignant cysts were significant. A lobulated shape, a thin wall and a smooth internal surface were more frequent in benign cysts, whereas a round or oval shape or a complex cystic shape with tubular cyst, a thick wall and an irregular internal surface were more frequent in premalignant and malignant cysts. On multivariate analysis, the shape (p=0.002) and wall thickness (p=0.025) were significant CT features for differentiating benign from premalignant and malignant cysts. CONCLUSION Shape and wall thickness are the main CT features for differentiating benign from premalignant and malignant macrocystic pancreatic lesions.
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Gomez D, Rahman SH, Wong LF, Verbeke CS, Menon KV. Predictors of malignant potential of cystic lesions of the pancreas. Eur J Surg Oncol 2008; 34:876-882. [PMID: 18068941 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2007.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2007] [Accepted: 11/01/2007] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cystic lesions of the pancreas (CLP) are a diagnostic dilemma, the correct characterisation of which determines surgical management. METHODS From 1995 to 2005, radiology and pathology records were reviewed for the presence of CLP. CLP were divided into three groups; Group 1: Benign, Group 2: Pre-malignant, and Group 3: Malignant. RESULTS Seventy-nine of 121 patients were included [Group 1: n=46, Group 2: n=10, Group 3: n=23], with a median age at diagnosis of 68 (31-92) years. The median follow-up period was 24 (14-84) months. On univariate analysis, female gender (p=0.04), jaundice (p<0.01), raised serum ALT concentration (p=0.03), cyst size (> or = 2.5 cm) (p<0.01), and biliary duct dilatation (p<0.01) were associated with malignant potential. Benign cysts were more likely to present incidentally (p<0.01). On multi-variate analysis, cyst size (> or =2.5 cm) was an independent predictor of malignant potential. Sub-group analysis revealed that cysts <2.5 cm in the head of the pancreas with evidence of biliary obstruction (either abnormal liver function; raised ALT [p=0.01], ALP [p=0.01], total bilirubin [p=0.02], and/or biliary duct dilatation [p<0.01]) were associated with malignant potential. CONCLUSION Cyst size > or =2.5 cm on computer tomography imaging was an independent predictor of pre-malignant and malignant pancreatic cysts. Cyst size and the presence of biliary obstruction predict potentially malignant cysts of the head of the pancreas, which require surgical management.
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- D Gomez
- Division of Surgery, The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, St. James's University Hospital, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7TF, UK
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Seijo Ríos S, Lariño Noia J, Iglesias García J, Lozano León A, Domínguez Muñoz JE. [Intraductal papillary mucinous tumor: diagnostic and therapeutic approach]. GASTROENTEROLOGIA Y HEPATOLOGIA 2008; 31:92-7. [PMID: 18279647 DOI: 10.1157/13116092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Primary cystic pancreatic neoplasms are rare tumors, with an approximate prevalence of 10% of cystic pancreatic lesions. Most of these lesions correspond to mucinous cystic neoplasm, serous cystoadenoma and intraductal papillary mucinous tumor (IPMT). IPMT is characterized by diffuse dilatation of the main pancreatic duct and/or side branches with inner defects related to mucin or tumor, or mucin extrusion from a patent ampulla. IPMT has a low potential for malignancy, with a low growth rate, a low rate of metastatic spread and postsurgical recurrence. Over the last few years, major advances have been made in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of this tumor.
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- Susana Seijo Ríos
- Servicio de Aparato Digestivo. Hospital Clínico Universitario de Santiago. Fundación para la Investigación en Enfermedades de Aparato Digestivo (FIENAD). Santiago de Compostela. A Coruña. España.
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Planner AC, Anderson EM, Slater A, Phillips-Hughes J, Bungay HK, Betts M. An evidence-based review for the management of cystic pancreatic lesions. Clin Radiol 2007; 62:930-7. [PMID: 17765457 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2007.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2006] [Revised: 02/22/2007] [Accepted: 02/26/2007] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The incidental finding of pancreatic cysts is becoming more common because of the increased use of cross-sectional imaging. As a result, the perspective from historical series of symptomatic patients is not always applicable to the current cohort of patients with cystic lesions in their pancreas. In this review, the characteristic radiological features that aid diagnosis are highlighted, and the complementary role of different imaging methods and the appropriate use of tissue sampling are identified. Based on the literature regarding the diagnostic role of imaging in characterizing cystic pancreatic lesions, it is possible to recommend a practical imaging algorithm for the diagnosis of cystic pancreatic lesions.
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- A C Planner
- Department of Radiology, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, UK
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Rodriguez JR, Salvia R, Crippa S, Warshaw AL, Bassi C, Falconi M, Thayer SP, Lauwers GY, Capelli P, Mino-Kenudson M, Razo O, McGrath D, Pederzoli P, Fernández-Del Castillo C. Branch-duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms: observations in 145 patients who underwent resection. Gastroenterology 2007; 133:72-9; quiz 309-10. [PMID: 17631133 PMCID: PMC3807096 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2007.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 311] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2006] [Accepted: 04/05/2007] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) of the pancreas arising in branch ducts are thought to be less aggressive than their main-duct counterparts, and guidelines for their conservative management were recently proposed. This study describes the combined experience of 2 tertiary centers with branch-duct IPMNs aiming to validate these recommendations. METHODS A review of 145 patients with resected, pathologically confirmed, branch-duct IPMNs between 1990 and 2005 was conducted. RESULTS Sixty-six patients (45.5%) had adenoma, 47 (32%) borderline tumors, 16 (11%) carcinoma in situ, and 16 (11%) invasive carcinoma. Median age was similar between benign and malignant subgroups (66 vs 67.5 years, respectively). Jaundice was more frequent in patients with cancer (12.5% vs 1.8%, respectively, P = .022) and abdominal pain in patients with benign tumors (45% vs 25%, respectively, P = .025). Forty percent of tumors were discovered incidentally. Findings associated with malignancy were the presence of a thick wall (P < .001), nodules (P < .001), and tumor diameter >or=30 mm (P < .001). All neoplasms with cancer were larger than 30 mm in size or had nodules or caused symptoms. After a mean follow-up of 45 months, the 5-year disease-specific survival for branch-duct IPMNs with noninvasive neoplasms was 100% and, for invasive cancer, was 63%. CONCLUSIONS This large cohort of resected branch-duct IPMNs shows that cancer is present in 22% of cases and validates the recent guidelines that indicate absence of malignancy in tumors <30 mm, without symptoms or mural nodules.
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MESH Headings
- Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous/mortality
- Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous/pathology
- Adenocarcinoma, Mucinous/surgery
- Adenoma/mortality
- Adenoma/pathology
- Adenoma/surgery
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Carcinoma in Situ/mortality
- Carcinoma in Situ/pathology
- Carcinoma in Situ/surgery
- Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal/mortality
- Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal/pathology
- Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal/surgery
- Carcinoma, Papillary/mortality
- Carcinoma, Papillary/pathology
- Carcinoma, Papillary/surgery
- Cohort Studies
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neoplasm Recurrence, Local/mortality
- Pancreatic Neoplasms/mortality
- Pancreatic Neoplasms/pathology
- Pancreatic Neoplasms/surgery
- Postoperative Complications/mortality
- Practice Guidelines as Topic/standards
- Survival Analysis
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- J Ruben Rodriguez
- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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