Undifferentiated carcinoma of the pancreas with osteoclast-like giant cells / 대한외과학회지
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
;
: 146-150, 2011.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-127561
ABSTRACT
Undifferentiated carcinoma with osteoclast-like giant cells is a rare neoplasm of the exocrine pancreas. Some similar cases have been reported, but the histogenesis of these tumors varies and is controversial. We report here on a case of undifferentiated carcinoma of the pancreas with osteoclast-like giant cells. A 77-year old woman presented with abdominal pain and anorexia. Abdominal computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed an approximately 10 x 5 cm highly attenuated mass arising from the tail of the pancreas and invading the spleen and adjacent bowel loop. The initial impression was a malignant endocrine tumor or solid-pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas. The patient underwent a distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy and left hemicolectomy. The histopathology and immunohistochemistry helped make the diagnosis that of an undifferentiated carcinoma with osteoclast-like giant cells of the pancreas.
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Main subject:
Pancreas
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Pancreatectomy
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Spleen
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Splenectomy
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Immunohistochemistry
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Carcinoma
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Anorexia
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Abdominal Pain
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Giant Cells
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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