Intraductal Tubular Neoplasms of the Pancreas: an Overview

Intraductal lesions of the pancreas are an uncommon but increasingly recognized group of entities, mainly due to advances in imaging technology. In the past, precise categorization and understanding of true pancreatic intraduct neoplasms was hampered not only by their relative rarity but also due to the plethora of terminology and criteria used in nomenclature and diagnosis. Whilst significant progress has been made in the characterization of some of these lesions, as exemplified by intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN), understanding of the rare intraductal tubular adenoma (ITA) and intraduct tubular carcinoma (ITC) continues to evolve.
Source: Annals of Diagnostic Pathology - Category: Pathology Authors: Source Type: research