Total invasion of the pancreatic gland by a rare aggressive IPMN: Report of a case.

INTRODUCTION

The intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are increasingly diagnosed entities with high potential of malignancy and significant recurrence rates.

PRESENTATION OF CASE: In this case report a rare mixed IPMN with full invasion of the pancreatic ducts was identified.

DISCUSSION: Difficulties in determining the grade of pancreatic duct involvement make the surgical management tough.

CONCLUSION

In multifocal IPMNs the management of the patients is even more challenging. In this case the patient was treated successfully with total pancreatectomy.