A rare case of sarcomatoid carcinoma of the pancreas
Department of Hepato-gastro-enterology Meaux hospital Paris, France.
Case Study
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2023, 19(02), 682–684
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2023.19.2.1605
Publication history:
Received on 01 July 2023; revised on 07 August 2023; accepted on 10 August 2023
Abstract:
Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the pancreas is a rare malignancy characterised by a predominant sarcomatoid component associated with a well-differentiated adenocarcinomatous component. We report the case of an 84-year-old patient with a history of cardiac arrhythmia who was admitted to hospital with jaundice of one month's duration. Ultrasound and abdominal computed tomography revealed a solid and locally advanced pancreatic head mass. The patient underwent endoscopic ultrasound with biopsy of the mass and placement of a biliary stent. Pathological examination of the biopsy revealed a sarcomatoid carcinoma of the pancreas. In view of the patient's bedridden condition and comorbidities, it was decided at a multidisciplinary consultation meeting to withhold treatment.
The patient died 1 month later.
Keywords:
Sarcomatoid carcinoma; Echo-endoscopy; Pancreas; Prognosis; Epithelial differentiation
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