The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation

May 2018

Pancreatic desmoid tumor: A rare case with radiologic-pathologic correlation

Author Information

Dallaire DFB(1), Dallaire DE(2), Perigny DM(3).

(1)CHU de Quebec, Quebec, Canada. (2)Saint-Francois d'Assise Hospital, CHU de Quebec, Quebec, Canada. (3)Chief of the anatomic pathology department, Hotel-Dieu hospital, CHU de Quebec, Quebec, Canada.

Publication

Ir Med J

Summary

A 39-year-old female patient was referred to our tertiary oncologic center for additional investigations relating to a suspect pancreatic tail lesion. An abdominal computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging scan showed a solid lesion demonstrating progressive enhancement. Complete resection was obtained and the final diagnosis was that of a desmoid tumor of the pancreas, an exceptionally rare tumor demonstrating overlap with other solid and cystic lesions of the pancreas [1]. Therefore, it is important to recognize the essential role of pathology, particularly immunohistochemistry, in identifying this tumor. The high rate of postsurgical recurrence should prompt repeated follow-ups considering the potential aggressive nature of desmoid tumors.

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