# Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Pancreas: A Case Report

**Authors:** Alessandra Nagar, Anitha Rao, Petr Protiva

PMC · DOI: 10.7759/cureus.70247 · 2024-09-26

## TL;DR

This case report discusses a rare type of pancreatic cancer called squamous cell carcinoma and highlights the need for more research to improve treatment and outcomes.

## Contribution

The paper contributes a new case report and a literature review emphasizing the lack of effective therapies for this rare cancer.

## Key findings

- PSCC of the pancreas is rare and has a poor prognosis.
- Current management strategies are unclear and require more clinical and molecular data.
- The case highlights the need for further research to improve outcomes.

## Abstract

Primary squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC) of the pancreas is a rare malignancy with poor prognosis and unclear management. Here, we present the case of a patient with PSCC, review the literature, identify areas of therapeutic uncertainty, and conclude that more clinical and molecular data are needed to improve the prognosis of this rare malignancy.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** squamous cell carcinoma (MONDO:0005096), pancreatic cancer (MONDO:0005192)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** PSCC) of the pancreas (MESH:D002294), malignancy (MESH:D009369)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

## Figures

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11425980