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This chapter highlights the main types of pancreatic tumors with a focus on pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Key content includes epidemiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, diagnostic criteria, staging of disease, treatment strategy, and role of endoscopy in the general management of patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. The main types of pancreatic cystic neoplasms are also described.
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Cazacu, I.M., Săftoiu, A. (2023). Exocrine Pancreatic Tumors. In: Săftoiu, A. (eds) Pocket Guide to Advanced Endoscopy in Gastroenterology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-42076-4_41
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