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Pancreatoblastoma (infantile pancreatic carcinoma)--a case report
S K Mathur1, Sunita Singh, Nisha Marwah
1Department of Pathology, Pt BD Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak.
Insights
Pancreatoblastoma, a rare pancreatic tumor in children, presents diagnostic challenges despite favorable outcomes. This case highlights a 10-year-old boy with an abdominal mass, emphasizing the need for early detection and management of this infantile pancreatic carcinoma.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Gastrointestinal Pathology
- Surgical Diagnosis
Background:
- Pancreatoblastoma is a rare pancreatic neoplasm predominantly affecting infants and young children.
- It is characterized by distinct acinar and squamoid cell differentiation.
- Preoperative diagnosis is frequently challenging, even with imaging modalities like ultrasound and CT scans.
Observation:
- Preoperative diagnosis of pancreatoblastoma is challenging.
- Imaging modalities like ultrasound and CT scans offer limited diagnostic utility.
- A case involving a 10-year-old boy with an abdominal mass is presented.
Findings:
- Pancreatoblastoma exhibits distinct cellular differentiation.
- Despite diagnostic difficulties, the prognosis is generally favorable.
- This report details a specific pediatric case for review.
Implications:
- Improved diagnostic strategies for pediatric pancreatic tumors are needed.
- Early detection and management can lead to favorable outcomes.
- Further research into pancreatoblastoma pathogenesis and treatment is warranted.
Abstract:
Pancreatoblastoma or infantile pancreatic carcinoma is a rare pancreatic tumor with distinct acinar and squamoid cell differentiation that generally affects infants and young children. Ultrasound and CT scan may be useful but preoperative diagnosis is often quite difficult. The outcome is generally favourable. A such case of 10 years old boy with an abdominal mass is being presented.