A case of a pancreatic tumor that was diagnosed as metastasis from lung cancer by endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration

Abstract Metastatic tumors are rare in the pancreas, and some cases are difficult to distinguish from pancreatic cancer. However, distinguishing between them is very important to formulate a treatment plan. A case of a rare disease, called overlap cancer, involving metastatic tumors to the pancreas and right kidney from lung cancer, and duodenal papilla cancer, is described. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) is useful for diagnosing metastatic pancreatic tumors, particularly in patients with multiple cancers.
Source: Journal of Medical Ultrasonics - Category: Radiology Source Type: research