Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Therapeutic area
Oncology
Rare disease
No

Definition
An infiltrating adenocarcinoma that arises from the epithelial cells of the pancreas. It affects males more often than females and the patients are usually over 50 years of age. Microscopically it is characterized by the presence of glandular (ductal) differentiation and desmoplastic stroma formation. Signs and symptoms include pain, loss of weight, and jaundice. It grows rapidly and is usually detected after it has metastasized to other anatomic sites. The prognosis is usually poor.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
No
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Therapeutic area
Oncology

  • pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
  • ductal adenocarcinoma of pancreas
  • ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas
  • pancreas ductal adenocarcinoma
  • pancreas tubular adenocarcinoma
  • pancreatic duct adenocarcinoma
  • pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
  • pancreatic ductal carcinoma
  • pancreatic tubular adenocarcinoma

Severity
Terminal

  • Endocrinology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0005606

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