Diffuse plasmacytoma of the pancreas: a rare entity
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CONTEXT Pancreatic plasmacytoma is a rare entity and presents with features of mass lesion of pancreas. CASE REPORT We present an interesting case of pancreatic plasmacytoma with life threatening gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to isolated gastric varices. CONCLUSION This case highlights the importance of considering it in differential diagnosis of patients with anemia, recurrent pancre...
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