Cytologic features and clinical implications of undifferentiated carcinoma with osteoclastic giant cells of the pancreas: An analysis of 15 cases

CONCLUSIONSThe 3 classical UOC cell types are identifiable on FNA, making cytologic diagnosis possible if considered in the differential. A PDAC component is often also observed. The survival advantage of UOC over pure PDAC appears to be negated by FNA and requires further investigation. Cancer Cytopathol 2017. © 2017 American Cancer Society.

Source: Cancer Cytopathology - April 3, 2017 Category: Pathology Authors: Michelle D. Reid, Takashi Muraki, Kim HooKim, Bahar Memis, Rondell P. Graham, Daniela Allende, Jiaqi Shi, David F. Schaeffer, Remmi Singh, Olca Basturk, Volkan Adsay Tags: Original Article Source Type: research