Solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas: a rare and probably misdiagnosed neoplasm

J Radiol Case Rep. 2011;5(7):24-34. doi: 10.3941/jrcr.v5i7.690. Epub 2011 Jul 1.

Abstract

Solid Pseudopapillary Tumor of the pancreas is a rare nonfunctioning tumor. It is considered a low-grade malignancy that is apparently curable with surgical complete excision in most instances. We present a case of solid pseudopapillary pancreatic tumor that represented a challenge to the radiologists. This case highlights its possible various appearances and the need to the radiologist to be familiar with them.

Keywords: CT; MRI; Pancreas; pancreatic neoplasms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Carcinoma, Papillary / diagnosis*
  • Carcinoma, Papillary / pathology
  • Diagnostic Errors*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / pathology