Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the head of the pancreas: A case report. (September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Erguibi, Driss; El Berni, Yassine; Moufakkir, Aziz; Boufettal, Rachid; Rifki jai saad, ; Chehab, Farid
• Is Part Of: Annals of medicine and surgery. Volume 69(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-09
• Subjects: Solid pseudopapillary tumor -- Pancreatic tumor -- Whipple procedure -- Case report; Surgery -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; General Surgery -- Periodicals; Education, Medical -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.102708
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2049-0801

Abstract

Abstract: Introduction: and importance: Solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas (SPN) or Frantz's tumor is a rare tumor of low malignant potential common in young women. The aim of this paper is to present and discuss a case of a solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas occurring in a 19-year-old female. Case presentation: A 19-year-old girl presented to our department with epigastric pain for two months, she had no clinical findings on physical examination. Abdominal Computed tomography scan (CT scan) showed the presence of a well-defined tumor arising from the pancreatic head measuring 9, 1 × 8.1 × 8.5 cm, heterogeneous and with solid and necrosis components. The patient was subjected to surgery and histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas. Clinical discussion: This is an interesting case report of a rare tumor, in so far as without any adjuvant chemotherapy Prognosis of the tumor is better than other pancreatic tumors. surgical resection seems to be the best strategy in the management of SPT. Conclusion: Close follow up is necessary for early detection of the recurrence and metastasis. Highlights: Solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas is a rare tumor of low malignant potential. The prognosis is favorable even in the presence of distant metastasis. Surgical resection is the treatment of choice. Close follow up is necessary to early detection of the recurrence and metastasis.