Preoperative cytodiagnosis of primitive carcinoid tumor of the Wirsung duct: a case report with immunocytochemical study.
A case of primitive carcinoid tumor of the Wirsung duct detected by fiberoptic guided brushing cytology is reported. The authors describe the main cytomorphologic characteristics and underline the role of immunocytochemistry in helping to reach a reliable preoperative diagnosis.
Dei Tos
A P
AP
Department of Histopathology, Feltre City Hospital, Italy.
Laurino
L
L
De Boni
M
M
Doglioni
C
C
D002276:Carcinoid Tumor / Q000473:pathology*; D003581:Cytodiagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010183:Pancreatic Ducts / Q000473:pathology*; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D011300:Preoperative Care