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Pancreas Pathology Lab, Case 1 60-year-old man with jaundice, epigastric pain and weight loss.
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Identify the organ Describe the gross findings
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Normal Pancreas The normal pancreas is gray-yellow to tan throughout the organ.
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Identify the organ Identify the structures Diagnosis?
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Pancreatic Carcinoma The pancreas is bisected along its longitudinal axis revealing a large adenocarcinoma of the head. A – Tail of pancreas B - Mass
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Describe the lesion clinically. Locate the lesion. What is the most probable diagnosis?
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Pancreatic Carcinoma The specimen consists of the head of the pancreas nestled within the sweep of the duodenum. The head of the pancreas is replaced by a gray-white adenocarcinoma.
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Describe the low power histologic findings
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Peripancreatic Adipose tissue On low power the normal pancreatic architecture has been replaced by malignant infiltrating glands and extensive fibrosis
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Describe the high power histologic findings
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Poorly formed glands consistent with adenocarcinoma
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