pancreatic cancer

Well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour of the pancreas

A well differentiated neuroendocrine tumour is a type of pancreatic cancer that starts from neuroendocrine cells in the hormone-producing (endocrine) part of the pancreas. These tumours are more common in people with a genetic syndrome called multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1), but most people with this tumour do not have any known genetic condition. …
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Ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas

Ductal adenocarcinoma, also called ductal carcinoma, is the most common type of pancreatic cancer. It starts in the pancreas from specialized cells lining small channels called ducts. These ducts help transport digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas. Ductal adenocarcinoma can develop in any part of the pancreas but is most often found in the part …
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