The topic Pancreatic Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor of Pancreas.

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• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET) of Pancreas is a rare, malignant, and life-threatening pancreatic tumor. It generally occurs in young individuals (mean age of 18 years)
• Small tumors and those in the early stages may not cause any signs and symptoms. As they grow larger, there may be jaundice, loss of appetite, and weight loss, due to this pancreatic tumor
• Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor of Pancreas can cause complications, such as metastasis to liver and lymph nodes, jaundice, diabetes (if sufficient numbers of islet cells of pancreas are destroyed), and compression of adjoining organs affecting their function
• In majority of cases, a complete surgical excision is the preferred mode of treating this malignant tumor. In cases of metastasis, a combination of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgical procedures may be used
• The prognosis of Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor of Pancreas depends upon many factors including the stage of the tumor and overall health of the individual; however, the prognosis of PNET of Pancreas is typically poor

The pancreas is an important organ of the digestive system.

• Based on function of the pancreas, it can be functionally divided into 2 parts, namely:
  • Exocrine pancreas, which produces digestive enzymes, and
  • Endocrine pancreas that produces hormones such as insulin, glucagon, and somatostatin. Insulin and glucagon helps with controlling sugar levels in blood
• 95% of the pancreas is exocrine portion and 5% is endocrine portion. Pancreatic tumors (both benign and malignant) can arise from both the exocrine and the endocrine part
• Based upon anatomy of the pancreas, it can be divided into 3 main parts, namely the:
  • Head,
  • Body, and
  • Tail
• Pancreatic tumors can affect the head, body, and tail region of the pancreas. Some tumors can affect one area of the pancreas more than the other areas.

Hence, localizing the tumor site can guide the healthcare provider to arrive at a probable diagnosis.

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