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Solitary fibrous tumor of the pancreas clinically mimicking a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor: Cytologic pitfalls when a transgastric approach is utilized.

Jonathan D MarottiXiaoying LiuSehrish JamotTimothy B GardnerStuart R GordonDarcy A Kerr
Published in: Diagnostic cytopathology (2021)
Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) involving the pancreas is a rare entity often diagnosed on surgical specimens rather than cytology samples. Pancreatic SFT frequently mimics pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor radiographically, which presents unique challenges to the cytologist during rapid on-site assessment. We describe a case of pancreatic SFT with a focus on the cytologic pitfalls that might be encountered during transgastric procedures. We also review the available cytologic findings of prior pancreatic SFT cases.
Keyphrases
  • fine needle aspiration
  • ultrasound guided
  • high grade
  • rare case