(Journal Article): Recurrent Pancreatitis Due to a Cystic Pancreatic Tumor: A Rare Presentation of Acinar Cell Carcinoma
 
Aqel B, Scolapio J, Nguyen J, Krishna M, Raimondo M (Division of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Department of Surgery, and Department of Pathology, Mayo Clinic. Jacksonville, FL, USA, raimondo.massimo@mayo.edu )
 
IN: JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2004; 05(3):151-154

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ABSTRACT: CONTEXT: Acinar cell carcinoma is an uncommon malignancy of the pancreas. It has characteristic histomorphology, immunohistochemistry profile, and clinicopathological behavior. CASE REPORT: We report a rare case of recurrent pancreatitis secondary to acinar cell carcinoma of the pancreas. We describe the endoscopic ultrasound characteristic, treatment and the surgical outcome. CONCLUSIONS: Acinar cell carcinoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of cystic pancreatic tumors presenting with recurrent pancreatitis.

TYPE OF PUBLICATION: Case Report