Duodenal fibrosarcoma mimicking Franz tumour complicated by post-resection chylous ascites.
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This case report presents a young woman who underwent a Whipples resection for a large pan-creato-duodenal tumour. Pathology and immunohistochemical analysis of the tumour suggest duodenal fibrosarcoma. The patient's postoperative management was complicated by chylous ascites. A brief literature review is given to highlight this unusual case.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The West Indian medical journal
دوره 59 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010