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Taiki Mori1, Daisuke Suzuki1, Tsukasa Takayashiki1
1Department of General Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Chiba, Japan.
This case study details an extremely rare instance of a 77-year-old man diagnosed with five distinct primary cancers, including noninvasive intraductal papillary mucinous carcinoma (IPMC). Long-term surveillance is crucial for patients with IPMN/IPMC to detect synchronous or metachronous malignancies.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Oncology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- The incidence of multiple primary malignancies is rising due to improved cancer screening and treatment.
- Cases of five distinct primary cancers are exceptionally rare.
- Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) are recognized for their association with extrapancreatic malignancies.
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