Pancreatic tissue was removed from a young adult for unclear reasons. Atrophy and multifocal low grade pancreatic intra-epithelial neoplasia (PanIN) were present, with very focal zones of acute pancreatitis. This is concerning for a syndromic process, one type of which is referenced below.
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Case provided by Dr. Elizabeth Montgomery, Clinical Professor, Vice Chair of Faculty Development & Mentoring, Director of Surgical Pathology Fellowship Training Program, Co-Director, Pathology Reference Services, and Editor-In-Chief at Innovative Science Press.
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