Metastatic disease to the pancreas and spleen.

Publication/Presentation Date

4-1-2008

Abstract

Isolated metastases to the pancreas and spleen are a rare occurrence. When they are diagnosed, pancreatic metastases are most often from renal cell carcinoma, lung cancer, and breast cancer. The most common source of splenic metastases is gynecological in origin; the overwhelming majority is ovarian. If extensive staging studies reveal these metastases to be isolated, then curative resection may be warranted. This review will demonstrate that long-term survival may be achieved in patients with isolated metastases and a prolonged disease-free interval.

Volume

35

Issue

2

First Page

160

Last Page

171

ISSN

0093-7754

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

18396201

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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