Open AccessSolid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas: a rare entity in children
Author(s) -
G. Berrada,
Soukaina Belaaroussi,
K. Chbani,
S. Salam,
Dalal Laoudiyi,
L. Ouzidane,
Asmaa El Kebir,
N. Bennani Guebessi,
Samira Benayad,
Farida Mernissi,
Mehdi Karkouri,
Salma Anis,
Mounia Al Zemmouri
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the pan african medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.287
H-Index - 30
ISSN - 1937-8688
DOI - 10.11604/pamj.2020.35.137.22404
Subject(s) - medicine , malignancy , pancreas , general surgery , endocrine system , surgical resection , metastasis , population , girl , pathology , surgery , cancer , psychology , developmental psychology , environmental health , hormone
Solid pseudopapillary tumors (SPTs) constitute 0.2 to 2.7% of non-endocrine primary tumors of the pancreas and comprise the majority (70%) of pediatric pancreatic neoplasms. These tumors are of unclear pathogenesis, low malignancy and favorable prognosis. Surgical resection offers an excellent chance for longterm survival, even in the presence of distant metastasis. The objective of this study is to review our experience in the management of SPT in a 12 years old girl at the pediatric hospital of the University hospital of Casablanca, in Morocco and provide an update on current management in pediatric population.