Pancreatic Cancer in Chronic Pancreatitis: Pathogenesis and Diagnostic Approach
Chronic pancreatitis is one of the main risk factors for pancreatic cancer, but it is a rare event. Inflammation and oncogenes work hand in hand as key promoters of this disease. Tobacco is another co-factor. During alcoholic chronic pancreatitis, the cumulative risk of cancer is estimated at 4% aft...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Cancers |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/15/3/761 |