Prediction of Malignancy in Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas: A Population-Based Cohort Study

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Authors

Bechien U. Wu · Kaiser Permanente

Kartik Sampath · Kaiser Permanente

Christopher E. Berberian · Kaiser Permanente

Karl Kwok · Los Angeles Medical Center

Brian S. Lim · Los Angeles Medical Center

Kevin T. Kao · Kaiser Permanente

Andrew Giap ·

Abstract

Risk of pancreatic malignancy was lower than previous reports from surgical series but was still significantly higher than the reference population. A risk stratification system based on established imaging criteria may help guide future management decisions for patients with PCN.

Topics & Keywords

Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume 109, Issue 1, pp. 121-129

DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2013.334

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