Abstract:Metastases to the pancreas are rare at 1-2%. Among primaries metastasizing to the pancreas, lung cancer (LC) is frequently the culprit. Metastases to the lung from pancreatic cancer (PC) are significantly more common at about 45%, presenting striking differences in cancer behavior. There are conflicting reports regarding cancerogenicity and metastatic incidence between the lung and pancreas. Therefore, this review takes a fresh look at lung and pancreatic cancer behavior. Secondary metastases to the lung and p… Show more
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