Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas presenting as acute pancreatitis.

Krishna, M; Banner, B F; Puyana, J C; Khan, A · Arch Pathol Lab Med · 1996

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms are rare pancreatic exocrine tumors with distinct clinicopathologic features. They usually present with a long history of chronic pancreatitis-like symptoms, which are often associated with weight loss, diarrhea, and malabsorption. We report a case of benign intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm with focal squamous metaplasia presenting as acute necrotizing pancreatitis. The clinicopathologic features are discussed in a brief review of the literature.

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