Frantz’ Tumour: A Rare Pancreatic Neoplasm
- Author:
Ikhwan Sani M
;
Boo HS
;
Zamri Z
;
Affirul C
;
Razman J
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Gastric outlet obstruction;
neoplasm;
pancreas' pancreatectomy;
splenectomy
- MeSH:
Pancreatic Neoplasms
- From:Journal of Surgical Academia
2017;7(1):43-46
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Frantz’ tumour of the pancreas is also known as solid pseudopapillary tumour (SPT) of the pancreas. It is a rare
pancreatic neoplasm and represents about 3% of all the pancreatic cystic neoplasm. It occurs predominantly in young
woman in 2nd to 3rd decade of life. These tumours exhibit indolent behaviour and very often reach considerable size
before the first symptoms appear. Despite this presentation these tumours have low malignant potential and complete
surgical resection render excellent prognosis. We reported a case of a 16-year-old girl who presented with upper
abdominal mass with symptoms of gastric outlet obstruction for 7 months duration. Clinical examination revealed a
huge epigastric mass measuring 10 x 12 cm in size. CT scan showed presence of mass arising from the body of the
pancreas which was hypervascular, well-encapsulated with mixed cystic and solid components. She then underwent
successful distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy and recovered uneventfully.
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