Korean J Gastroenterol.  1997 May;29(5):699-705.

A Case of Alpha-Fetoproterin-Producing Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma with Poatal Vein Thrombosis

• Lee DH
• Park KN
• Lee MH
• Kee CS
• Park MH
• Han DS
• Yoon BC
• Lee OY
• Sohn JH
• Hahm JS
• Koh BH

Abstract

A 39-year-old male with alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) producing pancreatic adenocarcinoma is reported. Abdominal ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed a tumor extending from head to tail of the pancreas and portal vein thrombi. Neoplastic cells were confirmed by fine needle aspiration cytology from pancreas head mass and portal vein thrombus. Immunohistochemical stainings for a -fetoprotein and a 1-antitrypsin showed a strong reactivity in the neoplastic cells. We report this case with a review of the literature.

Keyword

Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma; Alpha-fetroprotein; portal vein thrombosis

MeSH Terms

Adenocarcinoma*
Adult
alpha-Fetoproteins
Biopsy, Fine-Needle
Head
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Pancreas
Portal Vein
Thrombosis*
Ultrasonography
Veins*
Venous Thrombosis
alpha-Fetoproteins