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Extremely rare presentation of Frantz's tumour: synchronous localisation in the pancreatic head and tail.

Authors :
Jurić I
Pogorelić Z
Stepan JG
Kuzmić IP
Source :
Scottish medical journal [Scott Med J] 2014 Aug; Vol. 59 (3), pp. e8-e12. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Jul 16.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Introduction: Solid pseudopapillary tumour of the pancreas is a rare lesion with low malignant potential occurring predominantly in young women. This is a report of an extremely rare occurrence of synchronous presentation of pseudopapillary tumour in the pancreatic head and tail of a 16-year-old female patient.<br />Case Presentation: The patient presented with a three-month intermittent upper abdominal pain and swelling. Computed tomography scan showed two separate masses, involving the pancreatic head and tail. The patient underwent surgery, where successful tumour enucleation of both tumours was performed. Histological report confirmed solid pseudopapillary tumour of the pancreas with the low malignant potential.<br />Conclusion: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of synchronous presentation of pseudopapillary tumour of the pancreas.<br /> (© The Author(s) 2014 Reprints and permissions: sagepub.co.uk/journalsPermissions.nav.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0036-9330
Volume :
59
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Scottish medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25035290
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0036933014543222