Anatomical Pathology Interesting Case Conference

Date of Presentation:9-21-15

Attending pathologist: Christina Arnold, M.D., Rulong Shen, M.D.

Presented by: Adrian Suarez, M.D.

Prepared by: Keluo Yao, M.D.

Organ:Pancreas

HISTORY:

50 years old female presented with abdominal pain. CT scan showed a mass in the distal pancreas. She subsequently underwent EUS followed by resection.

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What is the most likely diagnosis?

  1. Adenosquamous carcinoma of pancreas
  2. Ductal carcinoma of pancreas
  3. Squamous cell carcinoma
  4. Undifferentiated (anaplastic) carcinoma

Answer

answer: Adenosquamous carcinoma of pancreas

Case Summary