Abstract
The squamous cell carcinoma of the pancreas is an uncommon form of pancreatic cancer, with a frequency in the range of 0.5-3.5%. A rare case of a primary squamous cell pancreatic carcinoma, with gastric invasion and upper digestive bleeding, requiring surgical control is reported. The surgical technique to treat the bleeding is also detailed.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / complications
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / secondary*
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / surgery
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Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / complications
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Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / secondary*
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Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / surgery
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Humans
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Male
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Pancreatic Neoplasms / pathology*