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
Main Authors: Ghita Berrada, Soukaina Belaaroussi, Kamilia Chbani, Siham Salam, Dalal Laoudiyi, Lahcen Ouzidane, Asmaa El Kebir, Nisrine Bennani Guebessi, Samira Benayad, Farida Mernissi, Mehdi Karkouri, Salma Anis, Mounia Al Zemmouri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Pan African Medical Journal 2020-04-01
Subjects:
pseudopapillar
tumor
children
pancreas
Online Access: https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/35/137/pdf/137.pdf
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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

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