BACKGROUND: Papillary cystic tumour of the pancreas in children is a rare tumour. METHODS: Ten patients admitted to The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, have been reviewed, and presentation and management are documented. RESULTS: One patient who had disseminated disease at presentation died. CONCLUSION: Excision of the tumour irrespective of size is recommended.
BACKGROUND:Papillary cystic tumour of the pancreas in children is a rare tumour. METHODS: Ten patients admitted to The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, have been reviewed, and presentation and management are documented. RESULTS: One patient who had disseminated disease at presentation died. CONCLUSION: Excision of the tumour irrespective of size is recommended.
Authors: Stylianos Apostolidis; Theodossis S Papavramidis; Akis Zatagias; Antonis Michalopoulos; Vassilis N Papadopoulos; Daniel Paramythiotis; Nick Harlaftis Journal: J Med Case Rep Date: 2008-08-13