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Clarke-Brodber AL, Hartley CP, Ahmed F, Thangaiah JJ, Tiegs-Heiden C, Hagen CE. Desmoid fibromatosis involving the pancreas: A retrospective case series with clinical, cytopathologic and radiologic correlation. Ann Diagn Pathol 2022; 60:152015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anndiagpath.2022.152015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 07/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Park CG, Lee YN, Kim WY. Desmoid type fibromatosis of the distal pancreas: A case report. Ann Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg 2021; 25:276-282. [PMID: 34053932 PMCID: PMC8180399 DOI: 10.14701/ahbps.2021.25.2.276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A 23-year-old Korean female presented epigastric pain of two-months’ duration. She had a laparoscopic ovarian cyst excision 8 months previously. Clinical examination was normal. An abdominal computed tomogram (CT) demonstrated a 10-cm solid mass in the distal pancreas, with signs of splenic artery and vein occlusion, gastric and transverse colon invasion. Operative findings showed a mass involving distal pancreas, invasive to the posterior wall of the antrum of the stomach and transverse colon and 4th portion of the duodenum without lymph node involvement. The surgery consisted of a distal pancreatectomy, splenectomy and combined partial resection of the stomach, transverse colon and 4th portion of the duodenum. The immunohistochemistry and histopathological features were consistent with a confirmed diagnosis of intra-abdominal desmoid type fibromatosis (DTF). The prognosis of pancreatic DTF is not known and she showed no recurrence or distant metastasis during a 3 year follow-up. Herein we report a rare case with an isolated, sporadic, and non-trauma-related DTF, located at the pancreatic body and tail.
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- Chan Gyun Park
- Department of Surgery, Presbyterian Medical Center, Jeonju, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Presbyterian Medical Center, Jeonju, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Presbyterian Medical Center, Jeonju, Korea
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Jafri SF, Obaisi O, Vergara GG, Cates J, Singh J, Feeback J, Yandrapu H. Desmoid type fibromatosis: A case report with an unusual etiology. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2017; 9:385-389. [PMID: 28979721 PMCID: PMC5605339 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v9.i9.385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2016] [Revised: 08/29/2016] [Accepted: 09/08/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Desmoid type fibromatosis (DTF) is a rare, locally invasive, non-metastasizing soft tissue tumor. We report an interesting case of DTF involving the pancreatic head of a 54-year-old woman. She presented with intermittent dysphagia and significant weight loss within a 3-mo period. Laboratory findings showed mild elevation of transaminases, significant elevation of alkaline phosphatase and direct hyperbilirubinemia, indicating obstructive jaundice. Computerized tomography of the abdomen revealed a mass in the head of the pancreas, dilated common bile duct, and dilated pancreatic duct. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic ultrasound showed a large hypoechoic mass in the head of the pancreas causing extrahepatic biliary obstruction and pancreatic ductal dilation. The patient underwent a successful partial pancreatico-duodenectomy and cholecystectomy. She received no additional therapy after surgery, and liver function tests were normalized within nine days after surgery. Currently, surgical resection is the recommended first line treatment. The patient will be followed for any recurrence.
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- Syed Faisal Jafri
- Gastroenterology, Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO 64132, United States
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- School of Medicine, University of Missouri in Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64108, United States
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- Pathology, Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO 64132, United States
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- General and Vascular Surgery, Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO 64132, United States
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- Hematology/Oncology, Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO 64132, United States
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- Division Director of Clinical Research, Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO 64132, United States
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- Internal Medicine Department of Research Medical Center and Research Department of Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Kansas City, MO 64132, United States
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Wang YC, Wong JU. Complete remission of pancreatic head desmoid tumor treated by COX-2 inhibitor-a case report. World J Surg Oncol 2016; 14:190. [PMID: 27450394 PMCID: PMC4957301 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-016-0944-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2015] [Accepted: 07/09/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Desmoid tumors (DTs) are non-metastatic, locally aggressive neoplasms with high postoperative recurrence rates. The pancreas is an extremely rare location for DTs. The local control of DTs is challenging. Surgery and radiotherapy are currently the principal treatment modalities for DTs; however, some resections might not be radical, and radiotherapy has several drawbacks. Therefore, many studies have been focusing on the molecular pathways involved in DTs in order to develop molecular-targeted therapies or chemotherapy. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) has been demonstrated to play a role in the growth of DTs, and the pharmacologic blockade of COX resulted in decreased cell proliferation in desmoid cell cultures in vitro. Case presentation Herein, we report a 57-year-old woman who presented with recurrent epigastric pain and weight loss. An abdominal computed tomography scan showed an approximately 10-cm mass over the pancreatic head region and dilatation of the pancreatic duct. Tumor biopsy and bypass surgery were performed. A DT was confirmed on pathologic analysis. After resection, we prescribed treatment with the COX-2 inhibitor celecoxib. The patient showed complete remission and there was no local recurrence or distant metastasis within the 24-month follow-up period. Conclusions The outcome of this case study is encouraging, and long-term follow-up studies are required to establish the effect of treatment with celecoxib on the prognosis of DTs.
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- Yu-Chieh Wang
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Pancreatic desmoid-type fibromatosis with beta-catenin gene mutation-Report of a case and review of the literature. Pathol Res Pract 2016; 212:484-9. [PMID: 26907785 DOI: 10.1016/j.prp.2016.02.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2015] [Revised: 12/28/2015] [Accepted: 02/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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We experienced a rare case of pancreatic desmoid-type fibromatosis (DTF) in a 75-year-old Japanese woman. She was asymptomatic but routine examination including ultrasonography revealed a mass in the abdomen. For precise examination, she was referred to the regional hospital. Computed tomography showed that the mass was protruding anteriorly from the left-sided pancreas. Because of the enlargement of the mass lesion, distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy was performed after about 3 months. Macroscopically, the mass was encapsulated and approximately 8cm in diameter. Histological examination revealed that spindle or blunt stellate cells were proliferating in parallel or storiform fashion with myxoid and fibrous background. The tumor cells did not show prominent atypia and mitoses were rarely seen, suggesting that the tumor was low grade or borderline. Immunohistochemistry showed obvious nuclear staining of beta-catenin. Furthermore, analysis of beta-catenin gene revealed that the tumor had a typical missense mutation of threonine to alanine at colon 41 (T41A) in exon 3. These findings confirmed the pathological diagnosis of DTF of the pancreas. To the best of our knowledge, 18 cases of pancreatic DTF have been reported in the English literature and beta-catenin gene mutation had been examined in only one case among them. Thus, our case is the 19th pancreatic DTF and the second case with confirmed beta-catenin gene mutation.
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Desmoid tumors, also known as desmoid-type fibromatoses or aggressive fibromatoses, are clonal fibroblastic proliferations that arise in the deep soft tissues. They are characterized by infiltrative growth, a tendency toward local recurrence and the inability to metastasize. We present a case of a 63-year-old woman who complained of abdominal pain, and a contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan revealed a well-circumscribed tumor in the pancreatic tail, measuring 5.1 cm. A left-sided, spleen-preserving pancreatic resection was performed, and pathological analysis showed a mesenchymal tumor. The diagnosis of a pancreatic desmoid tumor was made based on the characteristic morphology and the immune phenotype of the tumor. The English-language literature on pancreatic desmoid tumors was reviewed. In total, 16 previous cases were identified.
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- Roxana Gerleman
- Department of Pathology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Pathology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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Jia C, Tian B, Dai C, Wang X, Bu X, Xu F. Idiopathic desmoid-type fibromatosis of the pancreatic head: case report and literature review. World J Surg Oncol 2014; 12:103. [PMID: 24755337 PMCID: PMC4032157 DOI: 10.1186/1477-7819-12-103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2013] [Accepted: 04/07/2014] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Desmoid-type fibromatosis (DTF) is an uncommon nonmetastatic fibrous neoplasm. Sporadic intraperitoneal DTF is rarely described in current literature. We herein report a case of DTF of unknown cause involving the pancreatic head. A 41-year-old man presented with recurrent epigastric pain and weight loss. An abdominal computed tomography scan showed a well-delineated solid cystic mass inside the pancreatic head. Pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy was performed due to the patient's debilitating symptoms and suspected malignancy. The pathological examination revealed massive fibroblastic proliferation arising from the musculoaponeurotic tissues, consistent with a diagnosis of DTF. Immunohistochemical phenotyping determined positive immunoreactivity to vimentin and β-catenin, but negative immunoreactivity to smooth muscle actin, CD117, CD34, or S-100, confirming the diagnosis of DTF. No local recurrence or distant metastasis was found during a 24-month follow-up. Radical resection is recommended as first-line treatment for pancreatic DTF. Long-term follow-up studies are required to establish the prognosis of pancreatic DTF.
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- Changjun Jia
- Department of General Surgery, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Pathology, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of Ultrasound Medicine, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang 110004, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Shengjing Hospital, China Medical University, 36 Sanhao Street, Shenyang 110004, China
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Desmoid tumor occurrence in female siblings not associated with familial adenomatous polyposis: genetic or sporadic form? EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/s00238-012-0777-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Cho WC, Chen JYJ, Pai YC, Hsieh CL, Huang PW, Choi WM. Pancreatic mesenteric fibromatosis: A rare cause of epigastric pain with massive hemoperitoneum. J Acute Med 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jacme.2012.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Elguezabal Rodriguez A, Gené Hijós M, Caro Tarragó A, Martínez González S. [Intra-abdominal desmoid tumor mimicking a pancreatic tumor in a patient with familial colonic polyposis]. GASTROENTEROLOGIA Y HEPATOLOGIA 2011; 34:406-10. [PMID: 21571398 DOI: 10.1016/j.gastrohep.2011.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2010] [Revised: 02/25/2011] [Accepted: 03/01/2011] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Fibromatosis consists of a benign fibroblastic proliferation with local infiltrative growth. Two types are recognized: a superficial and a deep form, also known as desmoid tumor. The latter may occur sporadically or in association with familial adenomatous polyposis and Gardner's syndrome. Pancreatic presentation is exceptional and only eight cases have been described in the literature. CASE REPORT We report the case of a 29-year-old woman with a history of familial colonic polyposis and two pancreatic lesions. In the surgical specimen, two poorly defined pancreatic lesions were observed with infiltration of neighboring organs. Histologically, the lesions corresponded to mesenchymal proliferation with a fusocellular pattern without cytological atypica, which were diagnosed as desmoid tumors. DISCUSSION The etiology of fibromatosis is unknown. In patients with familial colonic polyposis, the most common localization of desmoid tumor is intra-abdominal. Pancreatic presentation is unusual, requiring differential diagnosis with other pancreatic neoplasms.
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Sporadic, nontrauma-related, desmoid tumor of the pancreas: a rare disease-case report and literature review. Case Rep Med 2010; 2010:272760. [PMID: 20300597 PMCID: PMC2838224 DOI: 10.1155/2010/272760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2009] [Revised: 01/31/2010] [Accepted: 02/10/2010] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Desmoid tumors (DTs) are neoplasms of fibroblastic origin characterized by lack of a capsule. They are nonmetastatic and locally aggressive. Intraabdominal DTs are often observed in familial adenomatous polyposis and Gardner syndrome or subsequent to localized traumatic injury. Sporadic forms are defined as nontrauma- or nongenetic-related DTs. Isolated, sporadic pancreatic DTs have been considered anecdotal, with only 9 cases described in the literature. We report the case of a 68-year-old man with a case of sporadic cystic DT localized to the pancreatic tail. The tumor was discovered incidentally during computerized tomography performed for an unrelated condition. The patient was asymptomatic; however, biopsy was performed on the clinical suspicion of cystic cancer of the pancreas. Pathology analysis showed fibroblastic proliferation, and the diagnosis of DT was confirmed by immunohistochemical staining for beta-catenin. The patient underwent resection with no further treatment and remain disease-free 60 months after surgery.
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Rakha EA, Kandil MA, El-Santawe MG. Gigantic recurrent abdominal desmoid tumour: a case report. Hernia 2006; 11:193-7. [PMID: 17149531 DOI: 10.1007/s10029-006-0165-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2006] [Accepted: 10/23/2006] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Deeply seated fibromatosis or desmoid tumour (DT) is a rare entity characterized by benign proliferation of fibroblasts. Although non-malignant, this tumour can be life-threatening due to its invasive property and high recurrence rate. We report a unique case of a huge recurrent abdominal DT (36 cm in diameter, 25 kg in weight) that caused pressure necrosis and sloughing of the overlying anterior abdominal wall, and produced a large fungating mass protruding outside the abdomen. Although preoperative neoadjuvant therapies were all ineffective, radical surgical removal of the tumour was successful. The procedure was followed by an excellent clinical recovery and the patient is still alive with no evidence of recurrent disease after a 6-year follow-up. We recommend surgical removal of DT regardless of its size and in particular in cases where there is no or inadequate response to neoadjuvant therapy.
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- E A Rakha
- Department of Histopathology, Faculty of Medicine, Menoufia University, Shebin El-Kom, Egypt.
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Schlager A, Altchek A, Kalir T, Deligdisch L, Weber KJ. Mesenteric fibromatosis masquerading as an ovarian neoplasm twenty years after Chernobyl radiation exposure. Gynecol Oncol 2006; 102:587-9. [PMID: 16678243 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2006.03.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2006] [Revised: 03/14/2006] [Accepted: 03/15/2006] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Since their initial description in 1832, desmoid tumors have been reported to occur in virtually every part of the body. Intra-abdominal desmoid tumors, or mesenteric fibromatosis, are often associated with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis mutation in a syndrome known as Gardner's Syndrome. Although sporadic cases of desmoid tumors do occur, unlike Gardner's Syndrome, they predominantly occur extra-abdominally. CASE Case report of a 61-year-old female who presented with two months of abdominal pain, progressive lower abdominal distension and a 10-15 pound weight gain accompanied by one week of urinary hesitancy and frequency. Patient underwent a diagnostic workup for an ovarian neoplasm, but was found at surgery to have mesentric fibromatosis. CONCLUSION Although uncommon, mesentric fibromatosis must be considered in the differential diagnosis when evaluating a patient with an abdominal mass of unknown origin.
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Weiss ES, Burkart AL, Yeo CJ. Fibromatosis of the remnant pancreas after pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy. J Gastrointest Surg 2006; 10:679-88. [PMID: 16773761 DOI: 10.1016/j.gassur.2005.09.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Intra-abdominal fibromatosis or desmoid tumors are rare forms of connective tissue cellular dysplasia characterized by proliferation of fibroblasts and abundant collagen. Most often these tumors associated with familial adenomatous polyposis or Gardner's syndrome. Those tumors not associated with polyposis are termed sporadic desmoids and tend to be locally aggressive in nature. Sporadic intra-abdominal desmoids involving the pancreas are quite rare, as only six previously reported cases exist. In this report we present a seventh case of a sporadic intraabdominal desmoid involving the pancreas. The patient, a 63-year-old white man, developed the desmoid tumor following a pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy for an insulinoma. The patient was managed via further pancreatectomy, consisting of a distal pancreatectomy with en bloc splenectomy, sparing a 6-cm portion of pancreatic neck and proximal body. Finally, we present a complete review of the six previous cases of sporadic pancreatic fibromatosis.
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- Eric S Weiss
- Department of Surgery, The Sol Goldman Pancreas Cancer Research Center, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Harvey E L Teo
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Kandang Kerbau Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore
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