Diagnosis and Management of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma in the Background of Chronic Pancreatitis: Core Issues.

Background: The incidence of pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) is as high as 5%. It is a commonly encountered diagnostic challenge in patients with CP on long-term follow-up.

Summary: This review consolidates the existing literature on assessment of PDAC in background of CP, its evaluation through the available investigations, surgical management, and prognostication.