Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of pancreas in a 14-year-old girl

Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm (SPN) of the pancreas is an infrequent neoplasm that is known to have a low malignant potential and represents less than 3% of all exocrine tumors. Herein, we report a case of SPN of the pancreas in a 14-year-old girl who presented with a long history of dyspepsia and...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery case reports 2021-10, Vol.73, p.101991, Article 101991
Main Authors: Kotb, Mostafa, Fawzy, Omar, Aboelela, Ahmed, Aziz, Marwa Abdel, Zaki, Inass, Soliman, Manal, Abouheba, Mohamed
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adolescent
Pancreatic tumor
Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm
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Summary:Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm (SPN) of the pancreas is an infrequent neoplasm that is known to have a low malignant potential and represents less than 3% of all exocrine tumors. Herein, we report a case of SPN of the pancreas in a 14-year-old girl who presented with a long history of dyspepsia and epigastric pain. CT revealed a sizeable well-defined cystic mass at the porta hepatis/pancreatic head mesenteric region. On exploration, showed a tumor in the head of the pancreas, which was completely resected. The final diagnosis was Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas. We highlight its pathological and surgical background as well.
ISSN:2213-5766
2213-5766
DOI:10.1016/j.epsc.2021.101991