Solid and Papillary Epithelial Neoplasm of the Pancreas in a Child: A case Report.
- Author:
Chang Won JEON
1
;
Chang Seok OH
;
Yun Soo YANG
;
Chang Rock CHOI
;
Young Taek LEE
;
Jong Sool IHM
;
Hyun I SON
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, St. Benedict Hospital, Busan, Korea. Dyang27@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Solid and Papillary Epithelial Neoplasm (SPEN);
Pancreas;
Child
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Child*;
Diagnosis;
Female;
Humans;
Neoplasm Metastasis;
Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial*;
Pancreas*;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
Ultrasonography
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons
2005;11(1):46-52
- CountryRepublic 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.
