Squamous cell carcinoma of the pancreas : report of an unusual case and review of the literature

Squamous cell carcinoma is an uncommon form of cancer of the pancreas, comprising 0.5-3.5% of cases. We report an unusual case that occurred in a very young woman and showed cystic characteristics. Interesting radiographic features included extensive pancreatic calcifications and pancreatic duct com...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Digestive diseases and sciences 1992-02, Vol.37 (2), p.312-318
Hauptverfasser:	BEYER, K. L, MARSHALL, J. B, METZLER, M. H, POULTER, J. S, SEGER, R. M, DIAZ-ARIAS, A. A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Biopsy Calcinosis - diagnostic imaging Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - diagnostic imaging Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - pathology Female Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Humans Liver. Biliary tract. Portal circulation. Exocrine pancreas Medical sciences Pancreatic Ducts - diagnostic imaging Pancreatic Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Pancreatic Neoplasms - pathology Radiography Tumors
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Zusammenfassung:	Squamous cell carcinoma is an uncommon form of cancer of the pancreas, comprising 0.5-3.5% of cases. We report an unusual case that occurred in a very young woman and showed cystic characteristics. Interesting radiographic features included extensive pancreatic calcifications and pancreatic duct communication to the mass. A literature review of this rare form of pancreatic cancer is also provided.
ISSN:	0163-2116 1573-2568
DOI:	10.1007/BF01308190