Pancreatoblastoma

What is Pancreatoblastoma?

A rare neoplastic gastroenterologic disease most often found in children, which usually presents with the non-specific symptoms of a palpable mass, vomiting, abdominal pain, jaundice, and weight loss/failure to thrive. Histologically, this malignant epithelial pancreatic neoplasm of the exocrine cells is characterized by multiple lines of differentiation (acinar, ductal, mesenchymal, neuroendocrine) and the presence of squamoid nests.

Inheritance type

Not applicable

Prevalence

• Worldwide: <1 in 1,000 000

Age of Onset

• Adult
• Childhood