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. 2003 Dec;95(12):1204–1207.

Multifocal papillary-cystic neoplasm of the pancreas.

Frank P Lloyd Jr 1, Jennifer Kang 1
PMCID: PMC2594834  PMID: 14717478

Abstract

This case report describes the second known instance of a multifocal capillary pancreatic neoplasm. Both cases occurred in young African American females. A less-than-total pancreatectomy was performed to maintain endocrine function.

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