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Cystic neoplasms of the pancreas are a particular category of pancreatic tumor. They are commonly classified into serous types, mucinous types, and intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs). The serous types account for 35% of cystic neoplasms and 1–2% of all neoplasms of the exocrine pancreas [1]. The mucinous types account for 1% of all exocrine pancreatic tumors and 27% of cystic neoplasms...
Capsular splenic metastasis from ovarian cancer, which is associated with peritoneal spread, is not uncommon. Conversely, solitary involvement of the splenic parenchymal is unusual, and secondary debulking may improve the prognosis if there is no sign of residual disease. Thus, splenectomy is indicated for this type of isolated splenic metastasis. We report two cases of successful splenectomy for...
The first discovery of a cerebellar metastasis of pancreatic carcinoma in a living patient is described. Two years earlier the patient had undergone a pancreaticoduodenectomy for an adenocarcinoma of the head of the pancreas with a lymph node metastasis. After complete surgical removal of the tumor, he underwent adjuvant chemoradiation. Two years later the patient presented with intractable vomiting,...
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