Analysis of clinical characteristics and prognosis of minor solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas

VernacularTitle:青少年胰腺实性假乳头状瘤临床特点及预后分析
Author: Wei TIAN ; Biao WU ; Miao WU ; Junkai YANG ; Zhang ZHANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Adolescent; Pancreas; Papiloma; Prognosis
From: Cancer Research and Clinic 2012;24(7):469-471,474
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo investigate the characteristics,treatment and prognosis of solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas(SPTP)in the minor. MethodsCombining minor SPTP cases in literatures and 4 cases, analyzed the clinical and pathological features, and the relationship with sex hormone receptors, the growth and development,treatment and prognosis.ResultsThe clinical manifestations of SPTP in minor were same as adults, but the minors showed significant growth retardation which can be reversed after the tumor surgical removal, like 4 patients all showed secondary sex characteristics of retardation in the group. The protocol of surgical treatment was to ensure complete removal of the tumor and keep the healthy organs as much as possible which reduced the impact to the postoperative growth and development.The premise of operation therapy in the 4 cases was minimization of operation trauma. Minor SPTP prognosis had not been determined. ConclusionThe diagnosis and treatment of minor SPTP should be fully taken into account the characteristics of the minor to ensure that patients can continue long-term growth and development and the quality of life.