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.
Jop Journal of the Pancreas 5(3): 151-154
2004
ISSN/ISBN: 1590-8577 PMID: 15138338 Document Number: 582588
Acinar cell carcinoma is an uncommon malignancy of the pancreas. It has characteristic histomorphology, immunohistochemistry profile, and clinicopathological behavior. 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. Acinar cell carcinoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of cystic pancreatic tumors presenting with recurrent pancreatitis.