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Large Solid Pseudopapillary Tumor Pancreas with Extensive Splenoportal Thrombosis and Malignant Transformation—A Rare Entity
Abstract Solid pseudopapillary tumor (SPT) is an uncommon low-grade malignant cystic exocrine neoplasm of the pancreas that typically affects young women. The tumor has an excellent prognosis after surgical resection. Vascular involvement is usually not seen at presentation. Local recurrence and met...
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Published in: | Journal of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology 2022-09, Vol.5 (3), p.196-201 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Abstract
Solid pseudopapillary tumor (SPT) is an uncommon low-grade malignant cystic exocrine neoplasm of the pancreas that typically affects young women. The tumor has an excellent prognosis after surgical resection. Vascular involvement is usually not seen at presentation. Local recurrence and metastasis are also rare. Herein, we present a case of large, locally advanced SPT in a young female with splenoportal extension and malignant transformation. |
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ISSN: | 2581-9178 2581-9178 |
DOI: | 10.1055/s-0042-1742679 |