Article ; Online: Pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas. An algorithmic approach.
2011 Volume 12, Issue 3, Page(s) 262–265
Abstract: Context: Solid-cystic pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas is a rare tumor, but has favorable ... challenges.: Case reports: Described are two cases of solid-cystic pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas ... pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas between 1980 and 2010. Articles relevant to the scope of this paper were ...
| Abstract | Context: Solid-cystic pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas is a rare tumor, but has favorable prognosis even in the presence of distant metastases. It is often associated with diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Case reports: Described are two cases of solid-cystic pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas managed in our hospital between January 2000 and January 2010. One female and one male with mean age of 42 years (range: 33 to 51 years). Data collected were: presenting symptoms, signs, imaging and management. Literature review was obtained from computer generated MEDLINE and Google Scholar search for solid-cystic pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas between 1980 and 2010. Articles relevant to the scope of this paper were selected. The incidence of solid-cystic pseudopapillary tumors of the pancreas in our institution is 2 cases in 10 years; i.e., 0.2 cases/year. Clinical presentation include; palpable abdominal mass, vague abdominal discomfort, increasing abdominal girth, significant weight loss, nausea and vomiting in both patients. The mean diameter of the tumors was 7.0 cm (range: 5.9 to 8.0 cm). Pancreaticoduodenectomy was performed on both patients. None received adjuvant therapy and no cancer recurrence was detected on follow-up. Conclusion: Solid-cystic pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas is a rare tumor with a favorable prognosis even with distant metastases; therefore, attempts must be made to differentiate it from other pancreatic neoplasms. Clinical and radiological studies alone are insufficient to establish the diagnosis of a pancreatic mass and tissue biopsy should be sought. Surgery is generally curative and should be pursued independent of size and distant metastases. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Adult ; Algorithms ; Carcinoma, Papillary/diagnosis ; Carcinoma, Papillary/surgery ; Female ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pancreas/pathology ; Pancreas/surgery ; Pancreatic Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Pancreatic Neoplasms/surgery ; Pancreaticoduodenectomy ; Treatment Outcome |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2011-05-06 |
| Publishing country | Italy |
| Document type | Case Reports ; Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 2039637-5 |
| ISSN | 1590-8577 ; 1590-8577 |
| ISSN (online) | 1590-8577 |
| ISSN | 1590-8577 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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