Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm clinical trials at UCSF
1 research study open to eligible people
Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm is a type of growth in the pancreas that can lead to cancer. UCSF is studying pancreatic cysts found during CT and MRI scans to understand their connection to cancer. These studies help learn more about how often these cysts appear and their risks.
UCSF PANC Cyst Registry
open to eligible people ages 18 years and up
Pancreatic cysts are found incidentally on 15-50% of CT and MRIs for all indications and their prevalence is increasing. Many of these cysts may be precursors to pancreatic cancer, and thus pose a substantial risk, however, the vast majority are benign. Increased detection of pancreatic cysts provides an opportunity to diagnose pancreatic malignancy at an early, curable stage yet also increases the potential to over-treat clinically insignificant lesions. This presents a clinical challenge to prevent unnecessary resection of indolent disease, with associated risks of infections, bleeding, diabetes, and costly disability. Unfortunately, there is little information on the epidemiology and natural history of pancreatic cysts to help guide management.
San Francisco, California
Our lead scientists for Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm research studies include Paige M Bracci, PhD, MPH, MS Kimberly S Kirkwood, MD.
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