CONTEXT: Solid pseudopapillary tumour of the pancreas is an uncommon tumour, which predominantly occurs in young females and is of unknown origin. CASE REPORT: We describe five cases with diverse clinical and/or histological features, including one unusually aggressive case resulting in early death. CONCLUSION: There is great variability in the presentation and clinical course of these tumours with further research needed to define their histogenesis and biological behaviour.
CONTEXT: Solid pseudopapillary tumour of the pancreas is an uncommon tumour, which predominantly occurs in young females and is of unknown origin. CASE REPORT: We describe five cases with diverse clinical and/or histological features, including one unusually aggressive case resulting in early death. CONCLUSION: There is great variability in the presentation and clinical course of these tumours with further research needed to define their histogenesis and biological behaviour.
Authors: P O Fais; E Carricaburu; S Sarnacki; D Berrebi; D Orbach; V Baudoin; Pascal de Lagausie Journal: Pediatr Surg Int Date: 2009-05-29 Impact factor: 1.827