Pancreatic neoplasms and tumor-like conditions

Abstract

The new WHO classification of pancreatic tumors, based on histological type and grade, has recently been proposed [1].Unfortunately,with the exception of functioning endocrine tumors characterized by a specific clinical picture, the other pancreatic tumors manifest with either nonspecific symptoms, or symptoms similar to pancreatitis. Moreover, some tumors, particularly cystic tumors, which may long be asymptomatic, are occasionally encountered. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2005.