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Liegl, B; Bodo, K; Martin, D; Tsybrovskyy, O; Lackner, K; Beham, A.
Microcystic/reticular schwannoma of the pancreas: A potential diagnostic pitfall.
Pathol Int. 2011; 61(2): 88-92.
Doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1827.2010.02614.x
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- Leading authors Med Uni Graz
- Liegl-Atzwanger Bernadette
- Co-authors Med Uni Graz
- Beham Alfred
- Bodo Koppány Bonifác
- Lackner Karoline
- Malliga Daniela-Eugenia
- Tsybrovskyy Oleksiy
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- Abstract:
- Schwannomas occurring in the pancreatic head are rare benign non-recurring mesenchymal neoplasms and are reported to show classic morphologic features. Herein we report a case of a 62 year old male presenting with a 5 cm mass in the pancreatic head encasing the portal vein and the truncus coeliacus. Preoperative fine needle aspiration revealed malignant tumour cells consistent with a moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma. A Whipple surgery was performed after palliative chemotherapy. Histological evaluation revealed a multinodular unencapsulated tumour with focal infiltration into pancreas parenchyma and a striking microcystic/reticular growth pattern. Anastomosing and intersecting strands of spindle cells with eosinophilic cytoplasm set in a myxoid partly collagenous stroma were observed. The tumour cell nuclei were round oval and tapered and showed inconspicuous small nucleoli. Degenerative nuclear atypia was seen. Mitotic activity was sparse (1/50 HPF). Pleomorphism or necrosis was absent. The tumour cells showed strong nuclear and cytoplasmic positivity for S-100 protein, and focal positivity for glial fibrillary acidic protein. The diagnosis of a microcystic/reticular schwannoma was made. The awareness of and, to some extent, the knowledge about this rare tumour are needed to achieve the correct diagnosis and to avoid confusion, especially with malignant pancreatic neoplasms.
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