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