[Solid pseudopapillary tumors of the pancreas: a pediatric case report].

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Solid pseudopapillary tumors of the pancreas are extremely rare and mostly seen in young females. It is often diagnosed incidentally or during investigations of gastrointestinal complaints.

AIM:

Report of a pediatric case of this tumor.

CASE REPORT:

We report the case of a 15-year old teenager who presented with painful abdominal tumefaction. Imaging findings were a 12 cm solid and cystic mass originating from the tail of the pancreas. A distal pancreatectomy with splenectomy was performed. Pathologic examination concluded to solid pseudopapillary tumor. Evolution was favorable with no recurrence 18 months after surgery.

CONCLUSION:

Histological examination confirms the diagnosis and allows, with the help of immunohistochemical study, to rule out some differential diagnoses such as pancreatoblastoma, acinar tumors and endocrine tumors. Prognosis of solid pseudopapillary tumors of the pancreas is excellent after radical resection and recurrences are rarely seen.

• Authors: Faten Farah-Klibi, Olfa El Amine, Soumaya Rammeh, Majd Ben Rejeb, Malek Ferchiou, Jihène Kourda, Morched Abdessalem, Abdeljalil Zaouche, Sarrah Ben Jilani, Rachida Zermani
• Journal: La Tunisie medicale (Tunis Med) Vol. 86 Issue 10 Pg. 928-31 (Oct 2008) ISSN: 0041-4131 [Print] Tunisia
• Vernacular Title: Tumeur solide pseudopapllaire du pancreas: a propos d'une observation pediatrique.
• PMID: 19472815 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Carcinoma, Papillary (pathology)
• Female
• Humans
• Pancreatic Neoplasms (pathology)