In:
Case Reports in Oncology, S. Karger AG, Vol. 14, No. 1 ( 2021-3-8), p. 365-370
Abstract:
Small-cell carcinoma of the pancreas (PSCC) is a highly aggressive neoplasia with a dismal prognosis. It is extremely rare, with only a few cases reported in the literature. There is a paucity of clinical data to guide management and since the disease is mainly diagnosed at an advanced stage standard treatment consists of chemotherapy based upon treatment protocols used for small-cell lung cancer. We report the case of a female diagnosed with PSCC who achieved complete clinical remission after treatment with carboplatin and etoposide. During a 3-year follow-up the patient developed a gallbladder adenocarcinoma that was treated by surgical resection but relapsed within 20 months with widespread hematogenous metastasis.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1662-6575
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2021
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2458961-5
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