[Recommendations for the diagnosis, staging and treatment of pre-malignant lesions and pancreatic adenocarcinoma]

Abstract

Background and objective: Clinical management of adenocarcinoma of the pancreas is complex, and requires a multidisciplinary approach. The same applies for the premalignant lesions that are increasingly being diagnosed. The current document is an update on the diagnosis and management of premalignant lesions and adenocarcinoma of the pancreas.

Patients and methods: A conference to establish the basis of the literature review and manuscript redaction was organized by the Grupo Español Multidisciplinar en Cáncer Digestivo. Experts in the field from different specialties (Gastroenterology, Surgery, Radiology, Pathology, Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology) met to prepare the present document.

Results: The current literature was reviewed and discussed, with subsequent deliberation on the evidence.

Conclusions: Final recommendations were established in view of all the above.

Keywords: Adenocarcinoma; Lesiones premalignas; Management; Pancreas; Premalignant lesions; Páncreas; Tratamiento.