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Multifocal anaplastic pancreatic carcinoma requiring neoadjuvant chemotherapy and total pancreatectomy: Report of a case

  • Teresa S. Jones
  • , Edward L. Jones
  • , Martine McManus
  • , Raj Shah
  • , Csaba Gajdos
  • University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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Abstract

Context Anaplastic pancreatic carcinoma is a rare tumor with poor survival. Data on surgical and medical therapies are currently limited to case reports and case series with small numbers. Case report We describe a case of multifocal anaplastic pancreatic carcinoma treated with neoadjuvant FOLFIRINOX (oxaliplatin, irinotecan, fluorouracil and leucovorin) and total pancreatectomy with subsequent patient disease-free survival currently at 12 months. Discussion The goal for anaplastic pancreatic carcinoma treatment should continue to be complete surgical resection. Optimum chemotherapeutic options continue to be investigated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)289-291
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of the Pancreas
Volume14
Issue number3
StatePublished - 2013

Keywords

  • Carcinoma
  • Neoadjuvant therapy
  • Pancreatic neoplasms

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