Pancreatic Adenosquamous Carcinoma: A Rare Pathological Subtype of Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic adenosquamous carcinoma (PASC) is a rare pathological subtype of pancreatic cancer (PC), with a worse prognosis than pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). Due to its rarity, our knowledge of PASC and its biological characteristics are limited. In this review, we provide an overview of the histogenesis, genetic features, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of PASC, as well as pancreatic squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC). The information provided here may help to clarify our understanding of PASC and provide useful avenues for further research on this disease.

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This review provides an overview of the histogenesis, genetic features, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of pancreatic adenosquamous carcinoma (PASC), a rare pathological subtype of pancreatic cancer, as well as pancreatic squamous cell carcinoma (PSCC). The information presented here clarifies our understanding of PASC and offers useful avenues for further research.