Description:
A tumor that forms in exocrine cells of the pancreas. Exocrine pancreas cells make up the glands and ducts that produce enzymes (digestive juices) to help with digestion. Pancreatic exocrine tumors may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). The most common malignant type is pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, which is also the most common type of pancreatic cancer. Malignant pancreatic exocrine tumors are usually found at an advanced stage because they usually do not cause symptoms early on.
