Spontaneous rupture of an undifferentiated carcinoma with osteoclast-like giant cells of the pancreas presenting as intra-abdominal bleeding: a case report

Spontaneous rupture of an undifferentiated carcinoma with osteoclast-like giant cells of the pancreas presenting as intra-abdominal bleeding: a case report

Abstract Background Undifferentiated carcinoma is a very rare histologic subtype, representing only 0.8% to 5.7% of all pancreatic exocrine neoplasms. Additionally, spontaneous abdominal hemorrhage is a particularly rare, life-threatening cause. Case presentation A 68-year-old man was taken by ambul...

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Main Authors: Hideo Tomihara, Kazuhiko Hashimoto, Hajime Ishikawa, Daisuke Terashita, Atsushi Gakuhara, Shuichi Fukuda, Katsuya Ohta, Kotaro Kitani, Jin-ichi Hida, Tomoko Wakasa, Yutaka Kimura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2022-04-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Undifferentiated carcinoma
Osteoclast-like giant cell
Spontaneous rupture
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-022-01437-2
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