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  • Title: Benign intraductal papillary-mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas associated with spontaneous pancreaticogastric and pancreaticoduodenal fistulas.
    Author: Jausset F, Delvaux M, Dumitriu D, Bressenot A, Bruot O, Mathias J, Regent D, Laurent V.
    Journal: Digestion; 2010; 82(1):42-6. PubMed ID: 20203511.
    Abstract:
    Invasive intraductal papillary-mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) of the pancreas may be associated with pancreaticogastric fistulas as shown by case reports. We report the case of a benign IPMN associated with pancreaticogastric and pancreaticoduodenal fistulas. A 70-year-old woman was admitted with intestinal obstruction. Computed tomography and MRI showed a large dilatation of the main pancreatic duct (>1 cm) with intraductal nodules, and pancreaticogastric and pancreaticoduodenal fistulas. Several features in imaging were present to support a malignant IPMN, so that the patient underwent a pancreaticoduodenectomy. The histopathological examination of the surgical specimen showed a benign IPMN. This case proves that a benign IPMN can cause pancreaticogastric and pancreaticoduodenal fistulas, probably resulting from mechanical factors.
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