[Rare localization of a carcinoid tumor: the pancreas. A case report].
Pancreatic carcinoid tumors are very rare. A case of obstructive jaundice caused by a large mass of the head of the pancreas is described. The histological examination of the surgical specimen revealed a pancreatic carcinoid tumor. A brief, discussion of the main characteristics of this kind of tumor is performed by the Authors.
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Ospedale Mandamentale S. Giuseppe, USL 34, Copparo.
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D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology
Una rara localizzazione di tumore carcinoide: il pancreas. Descrizione di un caso.