Primary Pancreatic Lymphoma Presenting as Acute Pancreatitis

Authors

Anastasia Shnitser MD, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Dina Halegoua-DeMarzio MD
David E. Loren MD

Publication/Presentation Date

7-2016

Abstract

Primary pancreatic lymphoma (PPL) is a rare extranodal manifestation of any histopathologic subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that predominantly involves the pancreas. Fewer than 2% of extranodal malignant lymphomas and 0.5% of all pancreatic masses constitute PPL.¹ Common clinical manifestations include abdominal pain, jaundice, acute pancreatitis, small bowel obstruction, and diarrhea. The clinical and radiologic findings are not pathognomonic, and the diagnosis is established only after histopathologic and cytopathologic examination with confirmatory molecular testing. Although rare, this particular neoplasm is amenable to treatment even in very advanced stages.

Volume

12

Issue

7

First Page

456

Last Page

458

Published In/Presented At

Shnitser, A., Halegoua-DeMarzio, D., & Loren, D. (2016, July). Primary Pancreatic Lymphoma Presenting as Acute Pancreatitis. Gastroenterology & Hepatology Volume 12, Issue 7.

Disciplines

Medical Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

27489530

Department(s)

Department of Medicine, Department of Medicine Faculty

Document Type

Article