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. 2009 Sep 16:2:8780.
doi: 10.1186/1757-1626-0002-0000008780.

Carcinoma of the uncinate process of the pancreas presenting with deep vein thrombosis: a case report

Kumaran Shanmugarajah  1 , Elaine Hui, Nikhil Vergis, Chris Schelvan, Stephen Robinson
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Carcinoma of the uncinate process of the pancreas presenting with deep vein thrombosis: a case report

Kumaran Shanmugarajah et al. Cases J. .

Abstract

The uncinate process is a hook-like projection of the inferior aspect of the head of the pancreas. Carcinoma of the uncinate process of the pancreas is considered to be rare, difficult to diagnose and particularly devastating. The current method of detection is computed tomography. We report a case of carcinoma of the uncinate process of the pancreas in a patient who initially presented with deep vein thrombosis. The diagnosis of carcinoma of the uncinate process of the pancreas should be considered in patients who present with primary thromboembolic disease and other nonspecific signs.

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Figure 1
Ultrasound scan of the abdomen, demonstrating multiple echogenic foci within the liver.
Figure 2
Figure 2
CT scan demonstrated a mass, arising from the uncinate process of the pancreas.
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