Psychological distress in patients under surveillance for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas: The “Sword of Damocles” effect calls for an integrated medical and psychological approach a prospective analysis

Most intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) of the pancreas can be safely surveilled. Their psychological impact is not known. The aim of this study is to obtain a psychological profile of patients under surveillance and compare the results to patients undergoing surgery. Patients under surveillance for IPMNs evaluated between 2017 and 2019 at the pancreatic cysts clinic of The Pancreas Institute of Verona were compared to patients...