Mucinous islet cell (amphicrine) carcinoma of the pancreas associated with watery diarrhea and hypokalemia syndrome.
A case of mucinous islet cell carcinoma associated with watery diarrhea and hypokalemia syndrome is reported. Electron microscopic and immunohistochemical studies demonstrated mucigen granules and endocrine features in the tumor cells. The significance of the findings with regard to the histogenesis and diagnosis of this rare neoplasm is discussed.
Ordóñez
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Department of Pathology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, Houston 77030.
Balsaver
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Mackay
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D007516:Adenoma, Islet Cell / Q000150:complications / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000209:etiology*; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D008875:Middle Aged; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D010191:Pancreatic Polypeptide / Q000032:analysis; D013577:Syndrome
D010191:Pancreatic Polypeptide