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Article: New differential diagnosis study findings have been published by scientists at Kyushu University.(Report)
- Article from:
- Biotech Week
- Article date:
- October 7, 2009
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"and study aims: Generally, cystic tumors are divided into two categories: neoplastic cystic tumors and non-neoplastic cystic (NNC) tumors. Neoplastic cystic tumors include mucinous cystic neoplasm (MCN), intraductal papillary-mucinous neoplasm (IPMN), and serous cystic neoplasm (SCN)," scientists in Fukuoka, Japan report (see also Differential Diagnosis).
"MCNs and IPMNs have the potential to progress to a malignant state, whereas SCNs are known for their almost benign behavior. Thus, in order to make management decisions, it is important to distinguish between potentially malignant (MCN and IPMN), and benign (SCN and NNC) tumors. The aim of this study was to ...