A Case of Branch-type Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm of The Pancreas that Regressed During Kampo Treatment

Abstract

We herein report the case of a 68-year-old female patient whose branch-type intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) regressed during thirteen years of Kampo treatment. The Kampo treatment was not aimed at treating IPMN but rather at addressing her complex complaints, such as menopausal disorders, chronic headaches and abdominal pain. During this period, her IPMN was monitored by MRCP every year without any medication or surgical intervention. The regression of IPMN is extremely rare. Therefore, we report this case by presenting the course of MRCP images along with an overview of Kampo treatment over these thirteen years.