Undifferentiated carcinoma with osteoclast-like giant cells of the pancreas

被引:4
作者
Eleni E. Carvounis
Vassilis Smyrniotis
Achilles Chatziioannou
Agatha Paphitis
机构
[1] Aretaieion University Hospital,Department of Pathology, Surgery, and Radiology
来源
International Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer | 2003年 / 33卷 / 2-3期
关键词
Undifferentiated carcinoma; osteoclast-like giant cells; pancreas;
D O I
10.1385/IJGC:33:2-3:103
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摘要
Pure undifferentiated carcinoma with osteoclast-like giant cells of the pancreas is very rare. Its prognosis is grim. The clinicopathologic findings of a case of this unusual tumor are presented. Following resection, the patient at 9 mo follow-up developed local recurrence.
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页码:103 / 106
页数:3
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