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Acinar Cell Cancer
Studies from M.C.C. Machado et al have provided new data on acinar cell cancer
July 8th, 2008
"Acinar cell carcinomas are uncommon malignant tumors of the pancreas, accounting for 1-2% of all the cases of exocrine pancreatic tumor. Some authors have estimated acinar cell tumors to be as aggressive as ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas whereas other series showed acinar cell tumors to have a favorable clinical outcome," scientists in Sao Paulo, Brazil report. "This discrepancy in prognosis may be related to the cellular components of the tumor. With the aim to evaluate the possible relationship between the presence of neuroendocrine differentiation and behavior of these tumors, the authors reviewed all patients presenting acinar cell carcinoma of the pancreas...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-07-08)
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