Theme |
Pancreatic Cancer : Up-to-date |
Title |
Pancreatic Cancer Development During Pancreatic Cystic Lesion Follow Up Periods |
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. |