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Radiation-induced pancreatitis: search for the neoplasm!

Authors :
A. Ravoire
S. Holl
Olivier Facy
Patrick Rat
Boris Guiu
Jean-Louis Jouve
P. Landreau
Source :
Clinics and research in hepatology and gastroenterology. 36(3)
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The management of a patient with a post-radiation pancreatitis is reported. Several biopsies and imaging failed to diagnose the radiation-induced carcinoma revealed during emergency laparotomy. This diagnosis must be kept in mind, and repeated biopsies are necessary.

Details

ISSN :
2210741X
Volume :
36
Issue :
3
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Clinics and research in hepatology and gastroenterology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....91a08b4ed08506e4f8749ffa8370aff6