Intraductal polypoid lipid-rich neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas with entrapped ductules: case report and review of the literature

Endocr Pathol. 2013 Mar;24(1):30-5. doi: 10.1007/s12022-012-9231-x.

Abstract

Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors of the main pancreatic duct are rare and usually small due to symptoms of pancreatic duct obstruction. We present a case of a large (3 cm), well-differentiated (G1) lipid-rich polypoid neuroendocrine tumor of the pancreas completely occluding the main pancreatic duct with non-neoplastic-entrapped ductules and CK19 positivity. Clinical, radiological, gross, microscopic, immunohistochemical, and ultrastructural findings are discussed. The literature pertaining to the unique features of this case is reviewed including clinical and pathologic pitfalls and the possible etiologic and prognostic significance of these findings.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biomarkers
  • Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal / metabolism*
  • Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Pancreatic Ductal / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Lipid Metabolism / physiology*
  • Microscopy, Electron
  • Middle Aged
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / metabolism*
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / pathology
  • Neuroendocrine Tumors / surgery
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / metabolism*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Biomarkers