Rheumatologic associations of microscopic colitis: A narrative review.

Extraintestinal manifestations (EIMs) are frequent complications of the classical inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. However, in addition to the classical diseases, there is a spectrum of conditions, often termed 'microscopic colitis' (MC), in which EIMs are less well described. Our objective was to review the literature regarding the EIMs complicating MC and describe their association with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases.

Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm of the Pancreas: Understanding the Basics and Beyond.

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) is a benign cystic lesion that grows in the pancreatic ductal system. While the risk for undergoing malignant transformation is dependent on a number of factors, the risk is certainly present, differentiating it from other cystic lesions of the pancreas. Additionally, IMPN is to be starkly contrasted with adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, which is by nature malignant.