[Solid-pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas. Presentation of 3 clinical cases].

Abstract

The solid-pseudopapillary tumors of the pancreas (TSPP) are a uncommon neoplasm (1- 2% of exocrine tumors). Are more frequent in young women and presents a low malignant potential (15% develop metastases). Its preoperative diagnosis is very difficult, because these tumors haven`t radiological features that makes distinguish from the other pancreatic cysts tumors. Usually are a histopathological finding. Surgical therapy provides good survival, even in the presence of metastases. We present 3 cases with clinical, imaging, treatment and histopathology to provide more information about this rare disease.

• Authors: Francisco M Venturelli, Cristian L Carrasco, Maeva L Del Pozo, Carlos I Cárcamo, Orlando E Felmer, Marcela Cárcamo Ibaceta, Aliro Venturelli Leonelli
• Journal: Revista de gastroenterologia del Peru : organo oficial de la Sociedad de Gastroenterologia del Peru (Rev Gastroenterol Peru) 2011 Jan-Mar Vol. 31 Issue 1 Pg. 72-6 ISSN: 1609-722X [Electronic] Peru
• Vernacular Title: Tumor sólido-pseudopapilar del páncreas presentación de 3 casos clínicos.
• PMID: 21544159 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Female
• Humans
• Pancreatic Neoplasms (diagnosis, surgery)
• Young Adult