| Pancreatic tumor | |
|---|---|
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| Anatomy of the pancreas | |
| Specialty | Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Oncology |
| Usual onset | Adults[1] |
A pancreatic tumor is an abnormal growth in the pancreas.[1] In adults, almost 90% are pancreatic cancer and a few are benign.[1] Pancreatic tumors are rare in children.[1]
Classification is based on cellular differentiation (ductal, acinar, neuroendocrine, other) and gross appearance (intraductal, cystic, solid).[1] Each different type of pancreatic tumor has a different appearance when examined under a microscope.[2] These unique microscopic features and genetic markers are what allow for proper diagnosis and treatments in patients with pancreatic cancers.[1]
- ^ a b c d e f WHO Classification of Tumours Editorial Board (2019). "10. Tumours of the pancreas". Digestive System Tumours. Vol. 1 (5th ed.). Lyon (France). pp. 295–372. ISBN 978-92-832-4499-8.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Kearney, Joseph F.; Adsay, Volkan; Yeh, Jen Jen (October 2021). "Pathology and Molecular Characteristics of Pancreatic Cancer". Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America. 30 (4): 609–619. doi:10.1016/j.soc.2021.06.003. ISSN 1055-3207. PMC 8442745. PMID 34511185.