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Carcinoma of the uncinate process of the pancreas presenting with deep vein thrombosis: a case report
Kumaran Shanmugarajah1, Elaine Hui, Nikhil Vergis
1Department of Endocrinology and Metabolic Medicine, The Mint Wing, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, St Mary's Hospital,London, W2 1NY, UK. kumaran.shanmugarajah
Abstract:
The uncinate process is a hook-like projection of the inferior aspect of the head of the pancreas. Carcinoma of the uncinate process of the pancreas is considered to be rare, difficult to diagnose and particularly devastating. The current method of detection is computed tomography. We report a case of carcinoma of the uncinate process of the pancreas in a patient who initially presented with deep vein thrombosis. The diagnosis of carcinoma of the uncinate process of the pancreas should be considered in patients who present with primary thromboembolic disease and other nonspecific signs.
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