Abstract
Context "Hepatoid" cancer refers to an extrahepatic neoplasm with hepatocellular differentiation. The stomach is the most common site and pancreatic origin is distinctly uncommon. Case report We describe a patient with hepatoid pancreatic tumor who presented with inoperable metastatic disease. Conclusion Serum levels or tissue staining with alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) may not be a reliable tumor marker in these cases and an experienced pathologist and appropriate immunohistochemical staining are essential for early diagnosis. This report incorporates a comprehensive literature review outlining the clinical presentation, diagnostic difficulties, management and outcomes associated with this rare pathological entity.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 442-445 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of the Pancreas |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| State | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- Carcinoma
- Hepatocellular
- Pancreatic neoplasms
- alpha-Fetoproteins
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Hepatology
- Endocrinology