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Open Access 01-12-2011 | Case report
Primary sarcoma of the pancreas, a rare histopathological entity. A case report with review of literature
Published in: World Journal of Surgical Oncology | Issue 1/2011
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Aims
primary pancreatic sarcomas represent an extremely rare histopathological entity accounting for less than 0.1% of all pancreatic malignancies. Pancreatic sarcomas tend to be more aggressive and have a poor prognosis.
Methods
the case of a 52 year old patient presenting with jaundice is presented and the available literature was reviewed.
Results
primary pancreatic sarcomas are extremely rare. Pancreatic sarcomas are more aggressive than other pancreatic neoplasms.
Conclusion
primary sarcomas of the pancreas are extremely rare, are aggressive and are associated with very poor prognosis.