Commentary

Abstract

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) of the pancreas are a distinct group of mucin-producing epithelial neoplasms that form Intraductal tumor masses. Whether an IPMN is an Intraductal papillary mucinous adenoma, carcinoma, or invasive carcinoma is important because patient care decisions and prognosis are affected by imaging preoperative diagnosis as radiology is the mainstay in preoperative evaluation. Available radiological literature is scanty about these tumors focusing towards benign versus malignant differentiation. Three articles from recent issues of American journal of Roentgenology and Radiology, all highlighting the MDCT evaluation of Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms are included. All articles having small sample size ranging from 15-64 but having adequate epidemiological technique and statistical analysis.