Recurrent pancreatitis due to a cystic pancreatic tumor: a rare presentation of acinar cell carcinoma.
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CONTEXT Acinar cell carcinoma is an uncommon malignancy of the pancreas. It has characteristic histomorphology, immunohistochemistry profile, and clinicopathological behavior. CASE REPORT We report a rare case of recurrent pancreatitis secondary to acinar cell carcinoma of the pancreas. We describe the endoscopic ultrasound characteristic, treatment and the surgical outcome. CONCLUSIONS Acinar cell carcinoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of cystic pancreatic tumors presenting with recurrent pancreatitis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- JOP : Journal of the pancreas
دوره 5 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004