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Preoperative cytodiagnosis of primitive carcinoid tumor of the wirsung duct: A case report with immunocytochemical study
Author(s) -
dei Tos Angelo P.,
Laurino Licia,
de Boni Michele,
Doglioni Claudio
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
diagnostic cytopathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.417
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1097-0339
pISSN - 8755-1039
DOI - 10.1002/dc.2840090420
Subject(s) - medicine , immunocytochemistry , duct (anatomy) , cytology , pathology , radiology , general surgery
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.