Intraductal pancreatic mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) is a non-cancerous type of pancreatic tumour. Although this type of tumour is considered non-cancerous, it has the potential to change into a type of pancreatic cancer called adenocarcinoma over time. The risk of developing cancer is higher for tumours that arise in the main pancreatic duct and for those …
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What is a well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of the pancreas? A well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour is a type of pancreatic cancer which starts from the neuroendocrine cells in the endocrine (hormone-producing) part of the pancreas. These tumours are common in patients with the genetic syndrome multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1). However, most patients with …
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What is ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas? Ductal adenocarcinoma (also called ductal carcinoma) is the most common type of pancreatic cancer. It starts in the pancreas from specialized cells on the inside of small channels called ducts. Ductal adenocarcinoma can start anywhere along the length of the pancreas but it commonly involves the part of …
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