Researchers examined the long-term natural history of branch-duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms and sought to identify clinical and radiologic factors linked to developing pancreatic cancer ...

A research team at Duke Health has identified a set of biomarkers that could help to distinguish whether cysts on the pancreas are likely to develop into cancer or remain benign. The team carried out ...

Pancreatic cysts are increasingly found incidentally due to better imaging technology. The primary goal is to distinguish pre-cancerous mucinous cysts (like IPMNs) from benign non-mucinous cysts.

Researchers have outlined the comprehensive immune landscape and microbiome of pancreatic cysts as they progress from benign cysts to pancreatic cancer. The findings could reveal the mechanism of ...

GNAS mutations at locus 201 were found in 66% of intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms. Investigators claim mutations in a gene known as GNAS can help distinguish between nonmalignant pancreatic ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pancreatic cystic lesions are being diagnosed with increasing frequency in asymptomatic patients or incidentally ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Are you aware of the possibility of pancreatitis resulting from long-term vitamin D2 supplementation? I was diagnosed with IPMN with chronic pancreatitis after being on 50,000 IU of ...

Columns share an author's personal perspective and are often based on facts in the newspaper's reporting. DEAR DR. ROACH: Are you aware of the possibility of pancreatitis resulting from long-term ...