08-21-2011, 07:51 PM
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Choice "B" describes the microscopic appearance of an adenocarcinoma of the pancreas.
This lady was a life-long smoker and had type II DM. In addition, the question statement describes the presence of microscopic changes of chronic pancreatitis.
Smoking and DM are associated with, at least, a 2-fold greater risk for developing CA pancreas.
Chronic pancreatitis from alcohol consumption is also associated with a much higher incidence and an earlier age of onset of pancreatic carcinoma.
Thank you for the question.
Choice "B" describes the microscopic appearance of an adenocarcinoma of the pancreas.
This lady was a life-long smoker and had type II DM. In addition, the question statement describes the presence of microscopic changes of chronic pancreatitis.
Smoking and DM are associated with, at least, a 2-fold greater risk for developing CA pancreas.
Chronic pancreatitis from alcohol consumption is also associated with a much higher incidence and an earlier age of onset of pancreatic carcinoma.
Thank you for the question.