Journal of the Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons  2005;11(1):46-52

Solid and Papillary Epithelial Neoplasm of the Pancreas in a Child: A case Report.

Chang Won JEON 1 ; Chang Seok OH ; Yun Soo YANG ; Chang Rock CHOI ; Young Taek LEE ; Jong Sool IHM ; Hyun I SON

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Keywords

Solid and Papillary Epithelial Neoplasm (SPEN); Pancreas; Child

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Solid and papillary epithelial neoplasm (SPEN) of the pancreas is a rare tumor with low malignant potentiality that usually occurs in young females. Preoperative evaluation, especially radiologic tests, including ultrasonography and CT scan, is helpful in the diagnosis. These studies demonstrate a well-demarcated large mass with solid and cystic portions, frequently in the tail or body of the pancreas. Complete resection is usually curative, however local invasion and/or metastasis may occur. The authors report a case of a solid and papillary epithelial neoplasm of the pancreatic body in a 14-year old child at St. Benedict Hospital and review the literature.