Rare localization of a carcinoid tumor: the pancreas. A case report] |
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| Authors: | L Cappellari D D'Antonio M Benea M Felloni U Zibordi G P Goldoni |
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| Affiliation: | Ospedale Mandamentale S. Giuseppe, USL 34, Copparo. |
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| Abstract: | Pancreatic carcinoid tumors are very rare. A case of obstructive jaundice caused by a large mass of the head of the pancreas is described. The histological examination of the surgical specimen revealed a pancreatic carcinoid tumor. A brief, discussion of the main characteristics of this kind of tumor is performed by the Authors. |
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