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Undifferentiated Carcinoma of Pancreas Presenting as Obstructive Jaundice
A Sekaran
1
, S Koppula
1
, DN Reddy
2
, S Lakhtakia
2
, B Patodiya
3
Departments of
1
Pathology and
2
Gastroenterology and
3
Oncology, AIG Hospitals, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Corresponding Author:
Dr Anuradha Sekaran
Email: dr.sanuradha@aighospitals.com
Received:
27-NOV-2020
Accepted:
15-MAR-2021
Published Online:
20-JUL-2021
DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2021.0040
Abstract
Background
: Undifferentiated carcinoma of pancreas (UCP) is a rare neoplasm that usually occurs in elderly patient.
Case Report
: We report a case of an undifferentiated carcinoma of pancreas (UCP) in a young male who presented with short history of painless progressive jaundice, dyspnea, dry cough and recent weight loss. Imaging studies (CECT) revealed an ill-defined hypo-enhancing mass noted in the pancreatic head region encasing vessels. Histology obtained by EUS guided fine needle biopsy was consistent with undifferentiated carcinoma of pancreas.
Conclusion
: Undifferentiated carcinoma of pancreas is a rare pancreatic neoplasm carrying poor prognosis.
Keywords :
Carcinoma, Jaundice, Male, Pancreas, Pancreatic Neoplasms.
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