Cytological diagnosis of undifferentiated carcinoma of the pancreas with osteoclast-like giant cells: report of three cases

Authors

  • Swapan Samanta EKO X-RAY & IMAGING INSTITUTE; 54, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata -700 071
  • S. K. Sharma EKO X-RAY & IMAGING INSTITUTE; 54, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata -700 071

Keywords:

Exocrine pancreas, Giant cell tumor, Carcinoma, FNAC, OGCT

Abstract

Undifferentiated carcinoma of the pancreas with osteoclast-like giant cells is a very rare, highly malignant tumor of the exocrine pancreas and only few cases, diagnosed by Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) have been reported till date. This tumor consists of two distinct cell populations composed of numerous multinucleated giant cells resembling osteoclasts of the bone and mononuclear stromal cells. Other heterogeneous cell populations may be present. We report three such cases in young patients with abdominal mass /digestive problems and rapid weight loss. Diagnoses were primarily made by FNAC and eventually confirmed by histopathology in tertiary centers.

Author Biographies

Swapan Samanta, EKO X-RAY & IMAGING INSTITUTE; 54, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata -700 071

Dept. of pathology

S. K. Sharma, EKO X-RAY & IMAGING INSTITUTE; 54, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata -700 071

H.O.D, Dept. of radiology

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Published

10-05-2015

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Samanta S, Sharma SK. Cytological diagnosis of undifferentiated carcinoma of the pancreas with osteoclast-like giant cells: report of three cases. Ann of Pathol and Lab Med [Internet]. 2015 May 10 [cited 2024 Oct. 3];2(2):C125-129. Available from: https://pacificejournals.com/journal/index.php/apalm/article/view/37

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