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Solid pseudopapilar neoplasm of the pancreas
Walter Salinas1, Marcos Marani1, Santiago Reimondez1
1General Surgery Service, Hospital Privado Universitario de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina.
Cirugia Y Cirujanos
|March 30, 2021
Summary
Solid pseudopapillary tumors are rare pancreatic cancers, often found incidentally in women. Surgical removal in this study led to no disease recurrence, highlighting effective treatment outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Solid pseudopapillary tumor (SPOT) of the pancreas is a rare neoplasm.
- SPOT predominantly affects women in their 2nd to 4th decades.
- Diagnosis is often incidental, aided by imaging techniques like CT and MRI.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of SPOT.
- To evaluate the efficacy of surgical management for SPOT.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of six cases of SPOT.
- All patients were female, aged 14-56 years.
- Surgical procedures included pancreaticoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy with splenic preservation.
Main Results:
- 50% of tumors were incidental findings.
- Tumors were located in the head (3 cases) and body (3 cases) of the pancreas.
- No disease recurrence was observed post-surgery.
Conclusions:
- Surgical resection is an effective treatment for SPOT.
- Pancreaticoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy with splenic preservation are viable surgical options.
- Early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention contribute to favorable outcomes.
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