Pseudopapillary tumours of the pancreas
A case series and short review of the literature
- 18.05.2018
- case report
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Mark Portelli, MSc
Korrespondierender Autor Mark Portelli, MSc
- Department of Surgery, Mater Dei Hospital, MSD 2090, Tal-Qroqq, Msida, Malta
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Snezana Bozanic, MD
Snezana Bozanic, MD
- Department of Histopathology, Mater Dei Hospital, MSD 2090, Tal-Qroqq, Msida, Malta
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David Pisani, MD
David Pisani, MD
- Department of Histopathology, Mater Dei Hospital, MSD 2090, Tal-Qroqq, Msida, Malta
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Kelvin Cortis, FRCR
Kelvin Cortis, FRCR
- Department of Medical Imaging, Mater Dei Hospital, MSD 2090, Tal-Qroqq, Msida, Malta
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Jo-Etienne Abela, FRCS
Jo-Etienne Abela, FRCS
- Department of Surgery, Mater Dei Hospital, MSD 2090, Tal-Qroqq, Msida, Malta
- Erschienen in
- European Surgery | Ausgabe 4/2018
Summary
Background
Solid pseudopapillary tumours, also known as Frantz’s tumours, are rare pancreatic lesions which usually occur in young 20–30 year-old women. They account for about 2% of all exocrine pancreatic tumours. They often present with vague abdominal pain and the diagnosis is frequently an incidental finding.
Methods
In this case series and narrative review, we attempt to update the current standpoint on primary pseudopapillary tumours. In this paper we present a case series of three subjects (2 females and 1 male) who were diagnosed with primary pseudopapillary tumours. Their treatment and follow-up is described in detail.
Results
These tumours will be discussed in the context of a literature review.
Conclusions
Surgical resection remains the primary method of treatment for this subtype of pancreatic tumours. The prognosis is excellent in patients who undergo resection.
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Pseudopapillary tumours of the pancreas
A case series and short review of the literature - Verfasst von
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Mark Portelli, MSc
Snezana Bozanic, MD
David Pisani, MD
Kelvin Cortis, FRCR
Jo-Etienne Abela, FRCS
- Publikationsdatum
- 18.05.2018
- Verlag
- Springer Vienna
- Erschienen in
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European Surgery / Ausgabe 4/2018
Print ISSN: 1682-8631
Elektronische ISSN: 1682-4016 - DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10353-018-0520-6
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