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Squamous cell carcinoma of pancreas

ORPHA:424039· ICD-10 C25.0

Definition

A rare epithelial tumor of the exocrine pancreas, histologically characterized by presence of keratinization and/or intracellular bridges and lymphovascular and perineural invasion, as well as high metastatic potential. Patients present with upper abdominal and back pain, anorexia, weight loss, nausea, vomiting and jaundice.

Prevalence
<1 / 1 000 000
Inheritance
Not applicable
Age of onset
Adult