Primary pancreatic lymphoma: diagnostic pitfall of an uncommon medical entity mimicking operable pancreatic carcinoma: case report and review of literature
Abstract:Almost all pancreatic neoplasms, including the commonest pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) are derived from pancreatic epithelial components. Primary pancreatic lymphoma (PPL) is rare, accounting for less than 0.5% of all primary pancreatic tumours and presents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge owing to their rarity, difficult access, and clinical and imaging features, which can mimic PDAC. A 26-year-old man presented with pain abdomen, jaundice, anorexia and weight loss for two months, along with t… Show more
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