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Solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas: a rare entity in children

Solid pseudopapillary tumors (SPTs) constitute 0.2 to 2.7% of non-endocrine primary tumors of the pancreas and comprise the majority (70%) of pediatric pancreatic neoplasms. These tumors are of unclear pathogenesis, low malignancy and favorable prognosis. Surgical resection offers an excellent chanc...

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Published in:The Pan African medical journal 2020-04, Vol.35 (137), p.137
Main Authors: Berrada, Ghita, Belaaroussi, Soukaina, Chbani, Kamilia, Salam, Siham, Laoudiyi, Dalal, Ouzidane, Lahcen, Kebir, Asmaa El, Guebessi, Nisrine Bennani, Benayad, Samira, Mernissi, Farida, Karkouri, Mehdi, Anis, Salma, Zemmouri, Mounia Al
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Summary:Solid pseudopapillary tumors (SPTs) constitute 0.2 to 2.7% of non-endocrine primary tumors of the pancreas and comprise the majority (70%) of pediatric pancreatic neoplasms. These tumors are of unclear pathogenesis, low malignancy and favorable prognosis. Surgical resection offers an excellent chance for longterm survival, even in the presence of distant metastasis. The objective of this study is to review our experience in the management of SPT in a 12 years old girl at the pediatric hospital of the University hospital of Casablanca, in Morocco and provide an update on current management in pediatric population.
ISSN:1937-8688
1937-8688
DOI:10.11604/pamj.2020.35.137.22404