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Acinar cell carcinoma: a rare pancreatic malignancy
Poras Chaudhary1, Gyan Ranjan1, Anil Chaudhary1
1Lady Hardinge Medical College , New Delhi, India.
Clinics and Practice
|April 26, 2014
Summary
Acinar cell carcinoma is a rare pancreatic cancer. This case study details a young adult male diagnosed with a large pancreatic tumor, treated successfully with surgery, showing a better prognosis than other pancreatic cancers.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Oncology
- Pancreatic Pathology
Background:
- Acinar cell carcinoma (ACC) of the pancreas is an uncommon pancreatic malignancy, representing 1-2% of all pancreatic tumors.
- This subtype of pancreatic cancer is distinct from the more prevalent pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
Observation:
- A young adult male presented with symptoms of chronic diarrhea and upper abdominal pain.
- Diagnostic investigations revealed a large pancreatic tumor, measuring 12×7.5 cm, located in the body of the pancreas.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention involved pancreatic body and tail resection along with splenectomy.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of acinar cell carcinoma of the pancreas.
Implications:
- The successful surgical management of this large pancreatic tumor in a young adult highlights treatment possibilities.
- Acinar cell carcinoma demonstrates a comparatively better prognosis than pancreatic adenocarcinoma, offering hope for affected patients.
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