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Review
. 2019 Dec;47(12):1314-1320.
doi: 10.1002/dc.24324. Epub 2019 Oct 10.

Primary signet ring cell carcinoma of the pancreas: Cytopathology review of a rare entity

Siba El Hussein  1 , Samer N Khader  1
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Review

Primary signet ring cell carcinoma of the pancreas: Cytopathology review of a rare entity

Siba El Hussein et al. Diagn Cytopathol. 2019 Dec.

Abstract

Primary signet ring cell carcinoma of the pancreas (PSRCCP) is an extremely rare diagnosis that has not been extensively studied in literature. Primary and metastatic neoplasms to the pancreas may exhibit cytomorphological similarities to signet ring cells, posing diagnostic challenges. In this article, we review PSRCCP and provide a study of several primary pancreatic neoplasms that may mimic the appearance of PSRCCP upon cytopathology evaluation, shedding light on the existence of this dilemma, and helping cytopathologists in navigating similar scenarios in their practice.

Keywords: FNA; clear cell features; cytopathology; primary signet ring cell carcinoma of the pancreas; signet ring cell features.

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