Abstract

AHUALLI, Jorge et al. Solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas: report of two cases and literature review. Rev. argent. radiol. [online]. 2010, vol.74, n.1, pp.55-57. ISSN 1852-9992.

The solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas is a rare neoplasm usually found in young women. The typical solid pseudopapillary tumor is characterized by a well-encapsulated mass generally associated with intratumoral hemorrhage. However, this tumor may have an atypical appearance, such as metastasis, ductal obstruction, parenchymal and extracapsular invasion. It may mimic an islet cell tumor, present intratumoral calcification, or occur in male patients. Both typical and atypical manifestations of solid pseudopapillary tumor can be seen with cross-sectional imaging. The purpose of this report is to present two cases of solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas, and to make a brief literature review.

Keywords : Pancreas; Pseudopapillary tumor.

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