Pancreatic Metastasis from Prostate Cancer
The pancreas is an unusual location for metastases from other primary cancers. Rarely, pancreatic metastases from kidney or colorectal cancers have been reported. However, a variety of other cancers may also spread to the pancreas. We report an exceptional case of pancreatic metastasis from prostate...
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2010-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/826273 |
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Summary: | The pancreas is an unusual location for metastases from other primary cancers. Rarely, pancreatic metastases from kidney or colorectal cancers have been reported. However, a variety of other cancers may also spread to the pancreas. We report an exceptional case of pancreatic metastasis from prostate cancer. Differences in management between primary and secondary pancreatic tumors make recognition of metastases to the pancreas an objective of first importance. Knowledge of unusual locations for metastatic spread will reduce diagnostic delay and lead to a timely delivery of an appropriate treatment. |
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ISSN: | 1687-9627 1687-9635 |