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Removal of the spleen depends the type of surgery you have which depends on where the IPMN is. Whipple for the head of the pancreas does not take the spleen.

What was the latest test the surgeon is waiting on?

Have you had an EUS to compare to the MRCP.

I have an SB- IPMN that they followed for 3 years. EUS in 2022 and again last month. Just now having surgery.

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siosal | @siosal | 1 day ago

All tests are back. No tumor markers. The largest cyst which is on the tail is 2.3cm. There are others on tail and one in middle. Surgeon wants to follow up with mri in 6 mos. Says spleen has lots of blood supply with pancreas and thats the reason it is frequently removed with the tail.
I had EUS FIRST FOLLOWED BY MRI AND OF COURSEW BOTH HAD COORDINATING BLOOD WORK. I HAVE KRAF MUTATION.
(Sorry for caps!).
It’s all precancerous i guess so he chose 6 mo follow up vs 12 mo the radiologist recommended.
I feel like we are just waiting. Which is a bit nerve-wracking. What caused you to make the decision to have surgery.
I have great confidence in the surgeon.

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