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World J Clin Oncol. Sep 24, 2021; 12(9): 823-832
Published online Sep 24, 2021. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v12.i9.823
Published online Sep 24, 2021. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v12.i9.823
Table 1 Clinical presentation of primary pancreatic lymphoma
| Characteristics | n (%) |
| Abdominal pain | 24 (83) |
| Nausea and vomiting | 9 (31) |
| Weight loss | 6 (21) |
| Classic “B” symptoms | 4 (14) |
| Palpable mass | 4 (14) |
| Obstructive jaundice | 7 (24) |
Table 2 Imaging features of primary pancreatic lymphoma
| Characteristics | n (%) |
| Location | |
| Head | 23 (80) |
| Body | 3 (10) |
| Tail | 4 (14) |
| Uncinate process | 16 (55) |
| Mean size (cm) | 7.8 |
| Infiltrative mass | 15 (52) |
| Focal mass | 14 (48) |
| Homogeneous hypoenhancement | 21 (72) |
| Tumor necrosis | 3 (10) |
| Extension to nuodenum | 12 (41) |
| Mass effect on SMV | 16 (55) |
| Encasement of SMA/SMV | 20 (69) |
| Vascular stenosis/occlusion | 5 (17) |
| Pancreatic ductal dilation | 5 (17) |
| Common bile duct dilation | 12 (41) |
| Pancreatic atrophy | 0 (0) |
| Infiltration of mesenteric root | 4 (14) |
| Peripancreatic lymphadenopathy | 8 (28) |
- Citation: Segaran N, Sandrasegaran K, Devine C, Wang MX, Shah C, Ganeshan D. Features of primary pancreatic lymphoma: A bi-institutional review with an emphasis on typical and atypical imaging features. World J Clin Oncol 2021; 12(9): 823-832
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-4333/full/v12/i9/823.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v12.i9.823