Abstract
Pure undifferentiated carcinoma with osteoclast-like giant cells of the pancreas is very rare. Its prognosis is grim. The clinicopathologic findings of a case of this unusual tumor are presented. Following resection, the patient at 9 mo follow-up developed local recurrence.
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Carvounis, E.E., Smyrniotis, V., Chatziioannou, A. et al. Undifferentiated carcinoma with osteoclast-like giant cells of the pancreas. Int J Gastrointest Canc 33, 103–106 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1385/IJGC:33:2-3:103
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