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Prevalence and Progression of Pancreatic Cystic Precursor Lesions Differ Between Groups at High Risk of Developing Pancreatic Cancer.
Pancreas - 1 Jan 2017
Konings Ingrid C A W, Harinck Femme, Poley Jan-Werner, Aalfs Cora M, van Rens Anja, Krak Nanda C, Wagner Anja, Nio C Yung, Sijmons Rolf H, van Dullemen Hendrik M, Vleggaar Frank P, Ausems Margreet G E M, Fockens Paul, van Hooft Jeanin E, Bruno Marco J
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OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence of cystic pancreatic lesions and their natural behavior in 2 distinct high-risk groups for developing pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC): (1) carriers of a mutation that predisposes to PDAC and (2) individuals without a known gene mutation but with a family history of PDAC (familial pancreatic cancer [FPC]). METHODS: Pancreatic surveillance by...
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