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Prevalence and progression of pancreatic cystic precursor lesions differ between groups at high risk of developing pancreatic cancer

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Konings, Ingrid C. A. W., Harinck, Femme, Poley, Jan-Werner, Aalfs, Cora M., van Rens, Anja, Krak, Nanda C., Wagner, Anja, Nio, C. Yung +7 more·2017·Pancreas

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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 annual magnetic resonance imaging and endoscopic ultrasound was performed in individuals with an estimated lifetime risk of developing PDAC of 10% or greater. Progression of a lesion was defined as growth 4 mm or greater or the development of worrisome features. RESULTS: We included 186 individuals: 98 mutation carriers and 88 FPC individuals (mean follow-up, 51 months). Individuals with FPC were significantly more likely than mutation carriers to have a pancreatic cyst 10 mm or greater (16% vs 5%, P = 0.045). Pancreatic cysts detected in mutation carriers, however, were significantly more likely to progress than those in FPC individuals (16% vs 2%, P = 0.050). CONCLUSIONS: This study provides evidence that the prevalence and growth characteristics of pancreatic cysts differ between distinct high-risk groups: individuals with FPC have a higher prevalence of pancreatic cysts 10 mm or greater, whereas cysts in mutation carriers are more likely to progress. These observations may help to develop more optimally tailored surveillance strategies in specific high-risk populations.

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Konings, I. C. A. W., Harinck, F., Poley, J.-W., Aalfs, C. M., van Rens, A., Krak, N. C., Wagner, A., Nio, C. Y., Sijmons, R. H., van Dullemen, H. M., Vleggaar, F. P., Ausems, M. G. E. M., Fockens, P., van Hooft, J. E., & Bruno, M. J.
Affiliations
University Medical Center Groningen (NL)
Corresponding author
Konings, Ingrid C. A. W.
Venue
Pancreas
Published
2017-01
Volume
46
Issue
1
Pages
28-34
ISSN
0885-3177 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2555079950
Cited by
41
References
28
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FWCI
1.62
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journal article
Language
en
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Funders
  • Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
  • Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Surgery › Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances
Keywords
pancreatic cysts, pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, familial pancreatic cancer, hereditary cancer predisposition, pancreatic cancer surveillance, cyst growth, lesion progression, vulnerable populations, lifetime cancer risk
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Mutation, Netherlands, Pancreatic Cyst, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Prospective Studies, Prevalence, Disease Progression, Risk Assessment, Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p16, Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal, BRCA2 Protein, Early Detection of Cancer

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