Non-specific pancreatic cyst and branch duct type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The patients with BD-IPMN or non-specific pancreatic cyst.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) A concurrence of pancreatic malignancies at the time of diagnosis of IPMN. 2) The contraindication or rejection for the imaging examinations by EUS or MRCP. 3) The patients from whom the informed consent cannot be obtained. 4) The patients who are judged inappropriate for the participation for this study by the attending doctor.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The rate of pancreatic carcinogenesis in patients with non-specific pancreatic cyst or branch duct type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) Prognosis of the subjects 2) The rate of progression of the pancreatic lesion | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Sendai City Medical Center Department of Gastroenterology