Ruptured pancreatic carcinosarcoma - A case of extended survival following surgical resection and chemotherapy.

Abstract

We present a rare case of ruptured pancreatic carcinosarcoma in a 56-year-old male who underwent radical surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy. Despite the typical poor prognosis associated with this aggressive tumor, the patient achieved an overall survival of 20 months postoperatively. This case emphasizes the challenges in diagnosing and managing pancreatic carcinosarcoma and highlights the potential benefits of aggressive surgical and chemotherapeutic interventions in achieving extended survival.