Periampullary carcinoma with special reference to their mucin characteristics--a pathologic study of 53 cases.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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1992 Apr; 35(2): 81-7
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ABSTRACT
Histological features and mucin characteristics of 53 cases of periampullary carcinoma, a rare group of epithelial tumors is presented. The cases comprised of 17 resected specimens and 36 endoscopic biopsies. Jaundice was the commonest symptom. The mean tumor size was 2 cms diameter (1-6 cms). Forty cases were characterised as well differentiated adenocarcinoma, 5 as moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma, 5 as mucin secreting adenocarcinoma, 3 as papillary adenocarcinoma and 1 as undifferentiated carcinoma. Desmoplasia and insignificant mitosis were amongst the commonly encountered histological features. Forty four cases (83%) stained positive for mucin (PAS-AB) with a majority of them (66%) predominantly showing acidic mucin. The likely prognostic implication of this feature is discussed.
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Asunto principal:
Ampolla Hepatopancreática
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Anciano de 80 o más Años
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Anciano
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Adenocarcinoma
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Adenocarcinoma Papilar
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Neoplasias del Conducto Colédoco
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Adenocarcinoma Mucinoso
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
Límite:
Aged80
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Año:
1992
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Artículo
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