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 inThe Pan African medical journal Vol. 35; no. 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
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Uganda African Field Epidemiology Network 27.04.2020
The African Field Epidemiology Network
The Pan African Medical Journal
Subjects
Abdomen
Antigens
Biomarkers
Biopsy
Case Report
Child
children
Cysts
Female
Hemorrhage
Humans
Metastasis
Morocco
Pancreas
Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Pancreatic Neoplasms - pathology
Pancreatic Neoplasms - therapy
Pediatrics
Prognosis
pseudopapillar
tumor
Tumors
Ultrasonic imaging
Morocco
Pseudopapillar
children
pancreas
tumor
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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