Updated project metadata. Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) is a benign tumor that grows within the pancreatic ducts characterized by the production of thick mucinous fluid by surrounding tumor cells. IPMN is the most important precursor lesion for pancreatic cancer that is the fourth most common cause of cancer deaths. Differentiating between low-grade dysplasia (LGD), high-grade dysplasia (HGD), and invasive intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) remains a diagnostic challenge with current biomarkers, necessitating the development of novel biomarkers that can distinguish IPMN malignancy. We investigated differentially expressed proteins among pancreatic cyst fluids consisted of LGD, HGD, and invasive IPMN patients by using our novel proteomic strategy, and finally we discovered pancreatic cyst fluid protein marker candidates that can predict the malignant potential of IPMNs.