Intraductal tubulopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas presenting as a localized pancreatic tumor in a 52-year-old woman: focusing on a rare pancreatic malignancy and contrasting to intrapapillary mucinous neoplasm

Authors

Edward Nabrinsky, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Charisse Liz Baste
Miguel Gonzalez, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Edward James, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Nabrinsky E, Baste CL, Gonzalez M, James E. Intraductal Tubulopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas Presenting as a Localized Pancreatic Tumor in a 52-Year-Old Woman: Focusing on a Rare Pancreatic Malignancy and Contrasting to Intrapapillary Mucinous Neoplasm. Cureus. 2020;12(6):e8548. Published 2020 Jun 10. doi:10.7759/cureus.8548

Affiliations

Internal Medicine, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Pathology, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Medical Oncology, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Abstract

Intraductal tubulopapillary neoplasm (ITPN) is a distinctive type of pancreatic tumor first discovered more than three decades ago. ITPNs currently account for less than 1% of all pancreatic exocrine tumor cases recognized, and less than 5% of pancreatic intraductal tumors. A patient's presentation is often nonspecific in comparison to other intraductal pancreatic neoplasms. We discuss a 52-year-old female presenting with abdominal pain and weight loss with ITPN, and go on to define the typical presentation, clinical features, and pathology behind the tumor.

Document Type

Article

PubMed ID

32670685