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Pancreatic mucinous ductal ectasia (MDE) is a rare condition of the pancreas. In mucinous ductal ectasia, the tubes in the pancreas get wider and make too much mucus. Mucinous ductal ectasia isn’t cancer, but if it’s not treated, it might turn into pancreatic cancer over time.
Mucinous ductal ectasia often doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms in its early stages. When symptoms do occur, they may include:
Our expert team of doctors use advanced diagnostic tools to identify mucinous ductal ectasia early, such as MRCP (Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography) or ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography), helping us find mucinous ductal ectasia early.
We create a personalized treatment plan, which may include minimally invasive surgical options, when necessary, to manage this condition effectively and reduce your cancer risk. Your treatment team of different specialists works together to give you the best care from diagnosis through long-term follow-up.
We are a center for advanced care, taking in complex cases from across the region.
Our doctors are leaders in research, providing you with access to advanced treatment therapies and the latest breakthroughs in surgical care.
Our surgeons have extensive experience with uncommon procedures.
We have been designated a Center of Excellence by the National Pancreas Foundation.
