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[Pancreatic tumour in a child]
Thea Schouenborg Schultz1, Esben Thyssen Vestergaard
1Praksis, Ågade 2A, 8500 Grenå.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|October 9, 2014
Summary
Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) in children often lacks organic causes. This case highlights a rare solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas, emphasizing the need to identify "alarm findings" for organic diseases in pediatric RAP.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) affects 8.4% of children.
- Organic causes are identified in only 5-10% of pediatric RAP cases.
- Accurate diagnosis of organic etiologies is crucial.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old girl presented with RAP and postprandial vomiting.
- Diagnostic workup revealed a solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas.
- This represents a rare cause of abdominal pain in children.
Findings:
- Solid pseudopapillary tumors of the pancreas are uncommon pancreatic neoplasms.
- RAP and postprandial vomiting can be presenting symptoms.
- Early recognition of alarm symptoms is key for timely diagnosis.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of investigating 'alarm findings' in pediatric RAP.
- Timely diagnosis of rare organic diseases can improve patient outcomes.
- Awareness of unusual presentations of pancreatic tumors in children is necessary.