| Theme | Pancreatic Cancer : Up-to-date | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Pancreatic Cancer Development During Pancreatic Cystic Lesion Follow Up Periods | |
| Publish Date | 2011/01 | |
| Author | Minoru Tada | Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo |
| Author | Kenji Hirano | Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo |
| Author | Naoki Sasahira | Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo |
| Author | Hiroyuki Isayama | Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo |
| Author | Masao Omata | Yamanashi Prefectural Hospital Organizetion |
| Author | Kazuhiko Koike | Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo |
| [ Summary ] | Patients with branch duct IPMN and pancreatic cysts are at high risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Advanced age was a significant additional risk factor as a predictor for the development of pancreatic cancer. | |