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Found pancreatic cyst 1 yr ago (4mm). had follow up few days ago. stable and stated likely represent side branch ipmn. so this means that is what it is? should i get another opinion. wants to continue follow up mri 1 yr. do all ipmn turn into cancer?

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Dr. Ed Kaplan answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Can coexist w cancer: In a study reviewing records of patients with side branch IPMN: 145 patients, the frequency of extra-pancreatic cancer was 29.0%. The frequency of gastric cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, and pancreatic cancer were 25.5%, 15.7%, 13.7%, and 9.8%, respectively. Twenty (13.8%) of the patients died. Twenty (13.8%) of the patients died.

Answered 10/5/2020

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