• Department of Pancreatic Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, R. P. China;
WU Heshui, Email: heshuiwu@hust.edu.cn
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Objective To conclude the current status and research progress on the pathological mechanism, development and management of pancreatic cancer-associated diseases and provide evidence for intervention of such diseases.Method The relevant literatures were reviewed, and the research progress on pancreatic cancer-associated diseases were summarized.Results There are many types of pancreatic cancer-associated diseases, and common diseases included pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia, intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm, mucinous cystic neoplasm, diabetes, and chronic pancreatitis. Although management and following-up about this kind of diseases remain controversial, the basic consensus has been reached.Conclusion Adequate follow-up is required for patients with pancreatic cancer-associated disease, individualized interventions should be taken if necessary.

Citation: SHEN Jian, PAN Penglin, WU Heshui. Research progress on pancreatic cancer-associated diseases. CHINESE JOURNAL OF BASES AND CLINICS IN GENERAL SURGERY, 2020, 27(6): 768-773. doi: 10.7507/1007-9424.201909053 Copy

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