Is main pancreatic duct dilation really an independent risk factor for malignancy in main-duct and combined-IPMNs?

Objectives In main duct (MD) or combined (CMD) IPMN pancreatic duct (MPD) diameter between 5-9 mm is identified by IAP guidelines as a worrisome feature (WF) requiring close follow up. Some authors argue that the risk of degeneration in these pts is already high enough to recommend surgery.

Source: Pancreatology - June 1, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Francesca Aleotti, Stefano Crippa, Alessandra Piccioli, Enrico Longo, Francesca Di Salvo, Marco Schiavo Lena, Maria Chiara Petrone, Gianpaolo Balzano, Paolo Arcidiacono, Corrado Rubini, Giuseppe Zamboni, Claudio Doglioni, Massimo Falconi Tags: 7. Cystic lesions of the pancreas Source Type: research