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  • Title: Recurrent pancreatitis due to a cystic pancreatic tumor: a rare presentation of acinar cell carcinoma.
    Author: Aqel B, Scolapio J, Nguyen J, Krishna M, Raimondo M.
    Journal: JOP; 2004 May; 5(3):151-4. PubMed ID: 15138338.
    Abstract:
    CONTEXT: Acinar cell carcinoma is an uncommon malignancy of the pancreas. It has characteristic histomorphology, immunohistochemistry profile, and clinicopathological behavior. CASE REPORT: We report a rare case of recurrent pancreatitis secondary to acinar cell carcinoma of the pancreas. We describe the endoscopic ultrasound characteristic, treatment and the surgical outcome. CONCLUSIONS: Acinar cell carcinoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of cystic pancreatic tumors presenting with recurrent pancreatitis.
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