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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2024

Clear cell sarcoma metastasizing to the pancreas.

Meer M Chisthi

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Article in World journal of clinical cases, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Meer M ChisthiDepartment of General Surgery, Government Medical College Pathanamthitta, Konni 689691, Kerala, India. meerchisthi@gmail.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In this editorial based on a case report, we delve into a seldom-seen occurrence of clear cell sarcoma featuring pancreatic metastasis in a 47-year-old male patient. Recognized for its typical tendency to metastasize to the lungs, bones, and brain, clear cell sarcoma rarely extends its reach to the pancreas. Despite the initial absence of discernible abnormalities during the patient's physical examination, the manifestation of abdominal pain prompted further investigation. Subsequent abdominal computed tomography brought to light the presence of a pancreatic tumor, culminating in the definitive diagnosis of clear cell sarcoma with pancreatic metastasis. The successful management of this atypical presentation involved a series of surgical interventions, including distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy. This report not only sheds light on the infrequent manifestation of clear cell sarcoma within the pancreas but also underscores the pivotal role of vigilant postoperative follow-up in addressing this rare sarcoma. The emphasis on postoperative care serves as a crucial aspect of the broader narrative, acknowledging the need for ongoing monitoring and management to ensure a comprehensive and successful treatment trajectory for patients with this unique presentation of clear cell sarcoma.

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Clear cell sarcomaPancreatic metastasisPostoperative follow-upSoft tissue sarcomaSurgical interventions

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PMID38898840
PMCPMC11185392

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