Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Author:
Mikael Häggström [note 1]
Presentation
Microscopic evaluation on biopsies
The main findings are glands formations with atypical epithelial cells and desmoplasia. If histology, clinical history and radiology are consistent, then no further immunohistochemistry or other molecular workup is needed for the diagnosis.
Make sure to also evaluate any concurrent aspiration and/or bile duct brushing.
- Further information: Pancreatic tumor
Grading
Grade as follows:[1]
- Well differentiated: > 95% tumor composed of glands
- Moderately differentiated: 50 - 95% glands
- Poorly differentiated: < 50% glands
Reporting
Example report:
A. Pancreas, core biopsy:
Comment: Note is made of concurrent aspiration cytology (DN-12-1234), which is positive for adenocarcinoma. |
Notes
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References
- ↑ Jennifer Vazzano, D.O., M.S., Wei Chen, M.D., Ph.D.. Ductal adenocarcinoma, NOS. Pathology Outlines. Last author update: 15 June 2021
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