title: [PANCREATIC CANCER: TERRA INCOGNITA IN MODERN GASTROENTEROLOGY].
abstract: The author presents definition of pancreatic cancer (PC), epidemiological data on its prevalence, risk factors (chronic pancreatitis, viral hepatitis B, smoking, etc.), and clinical symptoms. Modern laboratory and instrumental differential diagnostic methods are discussed. Morphological classification and stages of the neoplastic process are considered with special reference to the methods of its surgical treatment and adjuvant therapy.
authors.forename: Ya S
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Tsimmerman
mesh_terms: D003938:Diagnostic Techniques, Digestive System; D019468:Disease Management; D005762:Gastroenterology; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D015995:Prevalence