2021
DOI: 10.21037/atm-20-7196
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Clinical characteristics and outcome of tumor-associated acute pancreatitis: a single-center cohort study

Abstract: Background: What features should alert clinicians to suspect underlying tumors in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) was largely unknown. This study aimed to assess the clinical characteristics and outcome in patients with tumor-associated AP.Methods: Patients who presented with AP and were diagnosed with tumor after admission were included according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria and followed up by hospital notes, telephone, WeChat and/ or e-mail. The clinical characteristics and outcome were anal… Show more

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“…In fact, about one percent of AP cases are caused by PDAC [ 9 , 77 ]. The reported prevalence of AP prior to pancreatic cancer ranges between 1.4% and 6%, and most cases of PDAC-induced AP follow a mild disease course [ 75 , 78 , 79 ].…”
Section: Pancreatitis As An Initial Symptom Of Pancreatic Cancermentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…In fact, about one percent of AP cases are caused by PDAC [ 9 , 77 ]. The reported prevalence of AP prior to pancreatic cancer ranges between 1.4% and 6%, and most cases of PDAC-induced AP follow a mild disease course [ 75 , 78 , 79 ].…”
Section: Pancreatitis As An Initial Symptom Of Pancreatic Cancermentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A Chinese study evaluating clinical predictors of underlying malignancy at the time of AP diagnosis found unexplained dilation of the main pancreatic to be highly suggestive of tumor presence (OR 417.83; 95% CI: 80.40–2171.42). Interestingly, mild AP course was found to be a predictor of PDAC, but in contrast, severe pancreatitis was not associated with new PDAC diagnosis [ 77 , 79 ]. Therefore, presence of PDAC predictors in patients with unexplained AP should elevate clinicians’ index of suspicion to aggressively evaluate and diagnose cancer early utilizing a combination of imaging and endoscopic modalities.…”
Section: Pancreatitis As An Initial Symptom Of Pancreatic Cancermentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, the time from initial AP to tumor diagnosis seemed to be delayed as Omid et al described [8] and there were more episodes compared to the non-tumor group. The factors that interfere with an early diagnosis and cause recurrent attacks include that a mild course [7], ineffective imaging screening to distinguish between inflammatory edema and tumorous mass [23] and not very valuable information associated with tumor-induced AP owing to low sensitivity. Both age and recurrent attacks were the independent predictors.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Most cases of AP caused by PDAC have a mild clinical course, which may result in limited diagnostics towards a potential malignancy. Mild AP turned out to be a predictor of PDAC, while severe AP was not associated with PDAC [67,68]. Therefore, in patients with mild AP without an identifiable cause, a possible underlying PDAC may be suspected.…”
Section: Acute Pancreatitismentioning
confidence: 96%