[A case of pancreatic malignant lymphoma diagnosed by EUS-FNA]

Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai Zasshi. 2008 Jan;105(1):86-92.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 57-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital because of obstructive jaundice. Abdominal computed tomography and ultrasonography showed a homogeneous mass 7cm in diameter at the head of the pancreas. Gamma-scintigraphy showed uptake in the head of the pancreas. Histological diagnosis was obtained by endoscopic ultrasoundscopy-fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA). The pathological and immunohistochemical studies showed diffuse lymphoma with large B-cells. We experienced a rare case of pancreatic malignant lymphoma and EUS-FNA was usefull in the diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle / methods*
  • Endosonography*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / pathology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / pathology*