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Solid papillary neoplasm of the pancreas: a case report
Giorgio Catalano1, Francesco Puglisi, Michele De Fazio
1General Surgery and Liver Transplantation, DETO, University of Bari, Bari, Italy. giorgiocatalano@wooow.it
Tumori
|December 16, 2006
Summary
Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas is a rare pancreatic tumor. Surgical resection offers a definitive solution for this condition, as illustrated by a successful case in a 48-year-old male patient.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm (SPN) of the pancreas is a rare pancreatic tumor, distinct from ductal adenocarcinoma.
- SPN predominantly affects young women of African descent, typically in their twenties and thirties.
Observation:
- This report details a case of a 48-year-old male diagnosed with SPN of the pancreas.
- The patient underwent a distal splenopancreatectomy for treatment of the neoplasm.
Findings:
- The patient experienced a favorable recovery, being discharged on the 10th postoperative day with normal vital signs and blood chemistry.
- Post-operative follow-up confirmed the patient's good general condition and normal physiological parameters.
Implications:
- Surgical eradication is presented as a definitive treatment for SPN of the pancreas.
- This case, alongside existing literature, underscores the efficacy of surgical intervention for SPN, differentiating it from other pancreatic malignancies.
