A Case of Undifferentiated Carcinoma with Osteoclast-Like Giant Cells in the Pancreas / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
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: 82-86, 2011.
Article
in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Undifferentiated carcinomas with osteoclast-like giant cells are rare pancreatic and periampullary neoplasms that mimic giant cell tumors of bone morphologically. Recently, we experienced an osteoclast-like giant cell tumor arising in the tail of the pancreas. A 76-year-old male was admitted with epigastric discomfort and indigestion. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) and abdominal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a 3x3-cm mass containing necrotic and hemorrhagic areas in the tail of the pancreas. A distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy were performed. Histological examination showed tumor cell components consisting of mononuclear pleomorphic cells admixed with osteoclastic giant cells. The final diagnosis was undifferentiated carcinoma with osteoclast-like giant cells with ductal adenocarcinoma in the pancreas.
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Main subject:
Osteoclasts
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Pancreas
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Pancreatectomy
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Splenectomy
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Carcinoma
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Adenocarcinoma
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Giant Cells
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Cellular Structures
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Dyspepsia
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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