Sonographic findings of solid and papillary epithelial neoplasm of the pancreas

• Published in: Journal of ultrasound in medicine 2001-11, Vol.20 (11), p.1229-1232
• Main Authors: Lee, D. H, Yi, B. H, Lim, J. W, Ko, Y. T
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Adult; Biological and medical sciences; Female; Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen; Humans; Liver. Biliary tract. Portal circulation. Exocrine pancreas; Male; Medical sciences; Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial - diagnostic imaging; Pancreas - diagnostic imaging; Pancreatic Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging; Retrospective Studies; Tumors; Ultrasonography
• ISSN: 0278-4297; 1550-9613
• DOI: 10.7863/jum.2001.20.11.1229

To evaluate the sonographic findings of solid and papillary epithelial neoplasm of the pancreas, a rare tumor occurring in young women. The sonographic findings of 11 cases of pathologically proven solid and papillary epithelial neoplasm of the pancreas were retrospectively evaluated. In 6 cases (55%), combined cystic and solid portions of the masses were observed, whereas only solid‐looking masses without anechoic cystic portions were seen in 4 cases (36%). One case (9%) had marginal calcification, consequently, the internal architecture was not evaluated by sonography. Internal echoes were seen in 3 of 6 cystic and solid masses. Septa were seen in 3 cases. Among 11 cases of solid and papillary epithelial neoplasm, tumor margins were well defined in 10, and tumor capsules were detected in 9 (echogenic in 7 and hypoechoic in 2). Calcifications were seen in 3 cases (27%). The characteristic sonographic findings of solid and papillary epithelial neoplasm were well‐encapsulated, cystic, and solid masses, but sometimes the mass was seen as a pure solid‐looking mass or had internal septations or calcifications.