title: Pathology of cancer of the pancreas.
abstract: Although many have lumped nearly 20 different neoplasms under the umbrella term "cancer of the pancreas," each of these neoplasms is pathologically and clinically distinct. In addition, each may require a specific treatment and result in a different outcome. Understanding the pathology of pancreas cancer, therefore, forms the cornerstone for rational treatment and prognostication. This article describes the pathology of a number of primary, metastatic, and systemic cancers that can involve the pancreas. The clinical relevance of each gross and histologic tumor feature is emphasized.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland 21287, USA.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Wilentz
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Hruban
mesh_terms: D006651:Histocytochemistry; D006801:Humans; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000737:chemistry / Q000473:pathology* / Q000648:ultrastructure