TY - JOUR
T1 - Pathology of cancer of the pancreas
AU - Wilentz, R. E.
AU - Hruban, R. H.
PY - 1998
Y1 - 1998
N2 - Although many have lumped nearly 20 different neoplasms under the umbrella term 'cancer of the pancreas,' each of these neoplasms is pathologically and clinically distinct. In addition, each may require a specific treatment and result in a different outcome. Understanding the pathology of pancreas cancer, therefore, forms the cornerstone for rational treatment and prognostication. This article describes the pathology of a number of primary, metastatic, and systemic cancers that can involve the pancreas. The clinical relevance of each gross and histologic tumor feature is emphasized.
AB - Although many have lumped nearly 20 different neoplasms under the umbrella term 'cancer of the pancreas,' each of these neoplasms is pathologically and clinically distinct. In addition, each may require a specific treatment and result in a different outcome. Understanding the pathology of pancreas cancer, therefore, forms the cornerstone for rational treatment and prognostication. This article describes the pathology of a number of primary, metastatic, and systemic cancers that can involve the pancreas. The clinical relevance of each gross and histologic tumor feature is emphasized.
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U2 - 10.1016/s1055-3207(18)30284-9
DO - 10.1016/s1055-3207(18)30284-9
M3 - Article
C2 - 9443986
AN - SCOPUS:0031887106
SN - 1055-3207
VL - 7
SP - 43
EP - 65
JO - Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
JF - Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America
IS - 1
ER -