Rapid growth and malignant transformation of a mucinous cystic neoplasm during pregnancy - a case report

CONCLUSION: Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas require a differentiated management. While overtreatment should be avoided, malignant transformation always merits consideration - in particular if the cystic lesion is located in the pancreatic tail. Women with suspected MCN or cystic pancreatic lesions of uncertain etiology should be informed about the (rare) risk of a malignant transformation of an MCN and should be closely monitored during pregnancy.PMID:38657617 | DOI:10.1055/a-2239-7898

Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie - April 24, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Katharina Scheyda-Yoo Ulrich Hofer Alinda V árnai-Händel Martin K-H Maus Franz Ludwig Dumoulin Source Type: research