A solid pseudopapillary neoplasm is a rare type of tumour that starts in the pancreas. The pancreas is an organ in your abdomen that helps with digestion and regulates blood sugar levels. This tumour gets its name from the way it looks under the microscope, with solid areas and more loose or papillary (finger-like). It …
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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 pancreatic mucinous cystic neoplasm? Mucinous cystic neoplasm is a non-cancerous type of pancreatic tumour. This tumour occurs most often in women around 50 years of age. It is usually located at the end of the pancreas in the area called the tail but may also be found less often in the head …
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Ductal adenocarcinoma, also called ductal carcinoma, is the most common type of pancreatic cancer. It starts in the pancreas from specialized cells lining small channels called ducts. These ducts help transport digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas. Ductal adenocarcinoma can develop in any part of the pancreas but is most often found in the part …
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