| Literature DB >> 32699058 |
Theakarajan Rajendran1, Bhavana Katta1, Oseen Hajilal Shaikh1, Uday Shamrao Kumbhar2.
Abstract
Primary small cell carcinoma (SCC) of the pancreas is a rare disease with poor prognosis. Very few cases have been reported in the literature. It is a type of poorly differentiated variety of neuroendocrine tumours of the pancreas with specific immunohistochemical markers. Imaging is not diagnostic for disease, and diagnosis is mainly by biopsy. We report a rare case of SCC of the pancreas who presented with features of obstructive jaundice without any paraneoplastic features. The patient is planned for palliative chemotherapy because of metastasis and is under regular follow-up. © BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2020. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.Entities:
Keywords: gastrointestinal surgery; neuroendocrinology; pancreas and biliary tract
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Year: 2020 PMID: 32699058 PMCID: PMC7380850 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-235397
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X