[Case of giant cell anaplastic ductal carcinoma of the pancreas].
A 56-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with fever and systemic malaise. Abdominal computed tomography revealed an enhanced tumor of the pancreatic head, measuring 9cm in maximal diameter and containing a low-density area. Subtotal stomach-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy was performed. Hemorrhage and necrosis were evident within the tumor, and osteoclastic polynuclear giant cells were also identified. A diagnosis of giant cell anaplastic ductal carcinoma of the pancreas was made. The patient has been free from recurrence for 6 months since surgery.
Department of Gastroenterology, Kumamoto General Hospital.
Satoshi
S
Yamabe
Hideto
H
Yuruki
Kenshi
K
Matsuno
Masayuki
M
Urata
Satoshi
S
Ikeshima
Shinichi
S
Yoshimatsu
Shinya
S
Shimada
Yutaka
Y
Sasaki
D018286:Carcinoma, Giant Cell / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D021441:Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D059351:Organ Sparing Treatments; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D016577:Pancreaticoduodenectomy / Q000379:methods; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome