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Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMN) with symptoms
I have a 12mm IPMN: CT and MRI. I’m scheduled for EUS-FNA on Wednesday. I have symptoms now: upper back pain, stomach pain, nausea, weight...
Benign or Malignant IPMN? What to do next?
Hey all and as per my name I am Mario. I hope you "well" and safe.. Why somebody from the UK be at these forums?...
Anyone have preventative surgery for IPMN (not cancer)?
I am on my 70’s , female , do not have cancer and approaching preventative surgery to remove pancreas , spleen, gallbladder, small part of...
MRI MRCP - Cyst (IPMN) - Newbie
So much gratitude for this group. Thank you ! My New GI doctor at University of Miami Healthcare ordered this test after I called needing...
I just diagnosed with IPMN and Pancreatic duct dilated
I just diagnosed with IPMN and Pancreatic duct dilated, What its this?
Accidental Mixed-Duct IPMN? Straight to Whipple procedure?
Hi all, a few questions I hope I can get answered here... fully accepting that individual circumstances all differ and this is just an online...
Main Duct-IPMN: Conflicted about what to do
I was found to have MD IPMN in 2013 incidental to a kidney stone CT scan.Was not told about it until 2022 incidental to abcess...
Anyone have a small pancreatic IPMN cyst that turned out to be cancer?
Have CT scans every 6 months to monitor both recurrent breast cancer and neuroendocrine lung cancer. CT showed 7 mm cyst that looks like side...
Pancreatic Cancer arising from IPMN pancreatic cyst
My husband is home from Whipple surgery a week ago at Rochester Mayo and doing well—no pain, ambulating well, is eating. Extremely tired, of course....
IPMN 2 cm mass head of pancreas caught EARLY.......
Greetings! I'm new to this group and so far have been reading so much before feeling it was time to share. I did comment on...
Anyone have/had BD-IPMN (branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous)?
CT showed it as a hypodensity then MRCP showed it is a 1 cm BD-IPMN. I had to push for the MRI/MRCP because the gastroenterologist...
MRI finding of IPMNs: anyone have them turn to cancer?
1st MRI a year ago found a .6 cm IPMN in side branch of pancreas. Suggested follow up 1 year.I just had the followup MRI...
Ablation of Non-malignant Pancreatic Cyst
I have a pancreatic main duct IPMN, which has been under surveillance every four months using MRCP scans and EUS/FNA biopsy. Because of age (80)...
Has anybody had my issue pancreatic cystic lesion?
2. There is a 2.4 x 2 cm cystic lesion seen in the head/uncinate portion of pancreas. This may represent a branch type IPMN. Further...
I am being monitored for dilated pancreatic ducts
Recently, my CA-19-9 level went up from a 52 to a 87.7. I have been diagnosed with IPMN of the pancreas. Also my CEA level...
Life after pancreatectomy: Tyring to decide on surgery or not
My mother was recently diagnosed with high risk IPMN and is debating whether or not to go through with a total pancreatectomy (TP). I’m her...
Can cancer spread from EUS-FNA (Fine Needle Aspiration)?
I’m scheduled for an EUS and am told that my IPMN cyst 12mm may be poked with a needle for a better diagnosis as to...
Getting a second opinion: Thoughts on this approach?
Hi All,I have what may a side branch IPMN. Yes, my initial reports says "may" be.I do not live close to a pancreatic center of...
Getting a second opinion on treatment from Mayo
My Drs are currently discussing their recommendation for my follow up treatment after an ipmn cyst was removed from the tail of my pancreas. The...
Pancreas removal
I’m a 69-year-old woman and I’ve been living with chronic pancreatitis for around seven years. I suffer from regular, painful attacks which I currently manage...
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