Title of article
Pancreatic cancer in an 18-year-old boy
Author/Authors
Kitara, DL Gulu University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Surgery, Uganda , Wabinga, HR Makerere University - College of Health Sciences - Department of Pathology, Uganda , kitara, d.l. department of surgery,faculty of medicine,gulu university,p.o. box 166, Uganda , wabinga, h.r. department of pathology,college of health sciences,makerere university, Uganda
From page
449
To page
453
Abstract
We report a case of histopathologically proven pancreatic cancer in an 18-year-old boy. Complete blood picture revealed moderate normochromic normocytic anaemia with anisocytosis. Other laboratory results including liver function tests, renal functions tests, serum amylase, fasting blood sugar level and serum electrolytes were all of normal values. Abdominal US showed a focal mass of the pancreatic body and tail with involvement of the spleen and the transverse colon. Laparotomy confirmed the sonographic findings and demonstrated adhesions of the transverse colon to the mass at the splenic hilum. Histology of the mass showed a well differentiated adenocarcinona of the body and tail of the pancreas. This highlights the differentiation of pancreatic cancer from autoimmune pancreatitis and, to a lesser extent, other forms of pancreatitis and benign pancreatic lesions.
Keywords
Pancreatic cancer , laparotomy , distal pancreatectomy , ultrasonography.
Journal title
African Health Sciences
Journal title
African Health Sciences
Record number
2633906
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