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Pflüger MJ, Brosens LAA, Hruban RH. Precursor lesions in familial and hereditary pancreatic cancer. Fam Cancer 2024; 23:267-278. [PMID: 38319536 DOI: 10.1007/s10689-024-00359-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
Abstract
Infiltrating ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas, referred to here as "pancreatic cancer," is one of the deadliest of all of the solid malignancies. The five-year survival rate in the United States for individuals diagnosed today with pancreatic cancer is a dismal 12%. Many invasive cancers, including pancreatic cancer, however, arise from histologically and genetically well-characterized precursor lesions, and these precancers are curable. Precursor lesions therefore are an attractive target for early detection and treatment. This is particularly true for individuals with an increased risk of developing invasive cancer, such as individuals with a strong family history of pancreatic cancer, and individuals with a germline variant known to increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer. There is therefore a need to understand the precursor lesions that can give rise to invasive pancreatic cancer in these individuals.
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- Michael J Pflüger
- Department of Pathology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pathology, University Medical Center, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Department of Pathology, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pathology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
- Department of Oncology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Carnegie Room 415, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA.
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Qiu L, Trout AT, Ayyala RS, Szabo S, Nathan JD, Geller JI, Dillman JR. Pancreatic Masses in Children and Young Adults: Multimodality Review with Pathologic Correlation. Radiographics 2021; 41:1766-1784. [PMID: 34597223 DOI: 10.1148/rg.2021210008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
Masses and masslike lesions of the pancreas are uncommon in the pediatric population. However, owing to overlapping clinical and imaging features, it can be challenging to differentiate the various causes of pediatric pancreatic masses at initial patient presentation. Clinical data such as patient age, signs and symptoms at presentation, laboratory test results, and potential underlying cancer predisposition syndrome can be helpful when formulating a differential diagnosis. US may be the first imaging study to depict a pancreatic mass in a child, as this examination is frequently performed in children with nonspecific abdominal signs and symptoms because of its wide availability and relatively low cost and the lack of a need for sedation or anesthesia. CT or MRI is typically required for more thorough characterization of the mass and surgical planning. Complete characterization of pancreatic masses includes assessment of vascular involvement, local invasion, and extrapancreatic spread of tumor. The authors provide an up-to-date comprehensive review of the clinical manifestations, histopathologic features, and imaging findings of primary and secondary tumors of the pancreas in children and young adults. Advances in imaging, current prognostic information, and treatment paradigms also are highlighted. Finally, nontumorous masslike lesions of the pediatric pancreas, including vascular malformations, cystic disorders (eg, von Hippel-Lindau syndrome, cystic fibrosis), intrapancreatic accessory spleen, and autoimmune pancreatitis, are discussed. Online supplemental material is available for this article. ©RSNA, 2021.
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- Lisa Qiu
- From the Department of Radiology (L.Q., A.T.T., R.S.A., J.R.D.), Department of Pathology (S.S.), Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery (J.D.N.), and Division of Oncology (J.I.G.), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, MLC 5031, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229; and Departments of Radiology (A.T.T., R.S.A., J.R.D.), Pediatrics (A.T.T., J.I.G.), Pathology (S.S.), and Surgery (J.D.N.), University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- From the Department of Radiology (L.Q., A.T.T., R.S.A., J.R.D.), Department of Pathology (S.S.), Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery (J.D.N.), and Division of Oncology (J.I.G.), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, MLC 5031, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229; and Departments of Radiology (A.T.T., R.S.A., J.R.D.), Pediatrics (A.T.T., J.I.G.), Pathology (S.S.), and Surgery (J.D.N.), University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- From the Department of Radiology (L.Q., A.T.T., R.S.A., J.R.D.), Department of Pathology (S.S.), Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery (J.D.N.), and Division of Oncology (J.I.G.), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, MLC 5031, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229; and Departments of Radiology (A.T.T., R.S.A., J.R.D.), Pediatrics (A.T.T., J.I.G.), Pathology (S.S.), and Surgery (J.D.N.), University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- From the Department of Radiology (L.Q., A.T.T., R.S.A., J.R.D.), Department of Pathology (S.S.), Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery (J.D.N.), and Division of Oncology (J.I.G.), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, MLC 5031, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229; and Departments of Radiology (A.T.T., R.S.A., J.R.D.), Pediatrics (A.T.T., J.I.G.), Pathology (S.S.), and Surgery (J.D.N.), University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- From the Department of Radiology (L.Q., A.T.T., R.S.A., J.R.D.), Department of Pathology (S.S.), Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery (J.D.N.), and Division of Oncology (J.I.G.), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, MLC 5031, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229; and Departments of Radiology (A.T.T., R.S.A., J.R.D.), Pediatrics (A.T.T., J.I.G.), Pathology (S.S.), and Surgery (J.D.N.), University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- From the Department of Radiology (L.Q., A.T.T., R.S.A., J.R.D.), Department of Pathology (S.S.), Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery (J.D.N.), and Division of Oncology (J.I.G.), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, MLC 5031, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229; and Departments of Radiology (A.T.T., R.S.A., J.R.D.), Pediatrics (A.T.T., J.I.G.), Pathology (S.S.), and Surgery (J.D.N.), University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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- From the Department of Radiology (L.Q., A.T.T., R.S.A., J.R.D.), Department of Pathology (S.S.), Division of Pediatric General and Thoracic Surgery (J.D.N.), and Division of Oncology (J.I.G.), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, MLC 5031, 3333 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229; and Departments of Radiology (A.T.T., R.S.A., J.R.D.), Pediatrics (A.T.T., J.I.G.), Pathology (S.S.), and Surgery (J.D.N.), University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
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Noë M, Hong SM, Wood LD, Thompson ED, Roberts NJ, Goggins MG, Klein AP, Eshleman JR, Kern SE, Hruban RH. Pancreatic cancer pathology viewed in the light of evolution. Cancer Metastasis Rev 2021; 40:661-674. [PMID: 33555482 PMCID: PMC8556193 DOI: 10.1007/s10555-020-09953-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
One way to understand ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas (pancreatic cancer) is to view it as unimaginably large numbers of evolving living organisms interacting with their environment. This “evolutionary view” creates both expected and surprising perspectives in all stages of neoplastic progression. Advances in the field will require greater attention to this critical evolutionary prospective.
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- Michaël Noë
- Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Carnegie 415, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
- Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Oncology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Carnegie 415, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
- Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Oncology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Carnegie 415, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Carnegie 415, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
- Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Oncology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Carnegie 415, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
- Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Oncology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
- Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Carnegie 415, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
- Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Oncology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, Bloomberg School of Public Health, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21231, USA
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- Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Carnegie 415, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
- Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Oncology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Carnegie 415, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
- Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Oncology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA
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- Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Carnegie 415, 600 North Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA.
- Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, Department of Oncology, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 21287, USA.
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Thompson ED, Roberts NJ, Wood LD, Eshleman JR, Goggins MG, Kern SE, Klein AP, Hruban RH. The genetics of ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas in the year 2020: dramatic progress, but far to go. Mod Pathol 2020; 33:2544-2563. [PMID: 32704031 PMCID: PMC8375585 DOI: 10.1038/s41379-020-0629-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
The publication of the "Pan-Cancer Atlas" by the Pan-Cancer Analysis of Whole Genomes Consortium, a partnership formed by The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC), provides a wonderful opportunity to reflect on where we stand in our understanding of the genetics of pancreatic cancer, as well as on the opportunities to translate this understanding to patient care. From germline variants that predispose to the development of pancreatic cancer, to somatic mutations that are therapeutically targetable, genetics is now providing hope, where there once was no hope, for those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
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- Elizabeth D Thompson
- Department of Pathology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Oncology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Oncology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Oncology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Oncology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Oncology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Medicine, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Oncology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Oncology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Pathology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
- Department of Oncology, The Sol Goldman Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Shah U, Goldstein AM, Gee MS, Deshpande V. Case 24-2017. An 8-Month-Old Girl with Fever and an Abdominal Mass. N Engl J Med 2017; 377:574-582. [PMID: 28792868 DOI: 10.1056/nejmcpc1616393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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- Uzma Shah
- From the Departments of Pediatrics (U.S.), Pediatric Surgery (A.M.G.), Radiology (M.S.G.), and Pathology (V.D.), Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Departments of Pediatrics (U.S.), Surgery (A.M.G.), Radiology (M.S.G.), and Pathology (V.D.), Harvard Medical School - both in Boston
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- From the Departments of Pediatrics (U.S.), Pediatric Surgery (A.M.G.), Radiology (M.S.G.), and Pathology (V.D.), Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Departments of Pediatrics (U.S.), Surgery (A.M.G.), Radiology (M.S.G.), and Pathology (V.D.), Harvard Medical School - both in Boston
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- From the Departments of Pediatrics (U.S.), Pediatric Surgery (A.M.G.), Radiology (M.S.G.), and Pathology (V.D.), Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Departments of Pediatrics (U.S.), Surgery (A.M.G.), Radiology (M.S.G.), and Pathology (V.D.), Harvard Medical School - both in Boston
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- From the Departments of Pediatrics (U.S.), Pediatric Surgery (A.M.G.), Radiology (M.S.G.), and Pathology (V.D.), Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Departments of Pediatrics (U.S.), Surgery (A.M.G.), Radiology (M.S.G.), and Pathology (V.D.), Harvard Medical School - both in Boston
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