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Cytopathological characteristics of solitary fibrous tumour involving the pancreas by fine needle aspiration: Making an accurate preoperative diagnosis in an uncommon location.

Victoria M JonesSintawat WangsiricharoenVirgilius CorneaTherese J BocklageSyed Z AliDerek B Allison
Published in: Cytopathology : official journal of the British Society for Clinical Cytology (2021)
SFTs with pancreatic involvement are rare, and non-specific features and tumour heterogeneity can pose a diagnostic challenge on FNA; however, IHC can be used to make a definitive diagnosis. As a result, FNA is a simple, safe, cost-effective, and accurate approach that can be used to diagnose SFT in the pancreas.
Keyphrases
  • fine needle aspiration
  • ultrasound guided
  • high resolution
  • single cell
  • squamous cell carcinoma
  • locally advanced
  • radiation therapy
  • rare case