NCIt synonyms : Pancreatic Tubular Adenocarcinoma; Ductal Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas; Pancreas Ductal Adenocarcinoma; Ductal Adenocarcinoma of Pancreas; PDA; PDAC;
NCIt 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.;