Clinicopathologic Pattern and Outcome of Management of Pancreatic Carcinoma in Ibadan, Nigeria

Alegbeleye Bamidele, J.^1* & Afolabi Adefemi, O.²

¹Department of Surgery, St Elizabeth Catholic General Hospital, Shisong, Cameroon
²Department of Surgery, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria

Dr. Alegbeleye Bamidele, J., Department of Surgery, St Elizabeth Catholic General Hospital, Shisong, Cameroon.

Keywords: Pancreatic Cancer; Clinicopathologic Pattern; Ibadan-Nigeria

Abstract

Background
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most challenging tumor entities worldwide, characterized as a highly aggressive disease with dismal overall prognosis and an incidence rate equaling mortality rate.
Objective
In order to have an up to date data on pancreatic cancer incidence and trend in Nigeria, West- Africa; we conducted an epidemiological analytical review of the pattern, management and management outcome of pancreatic cancer in Ibadan, Nigeria.

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