Solid Pseudopapillary Tumor of the Pancreas: a rare and probably misdiagnosed neoplasm

Authors

  • Ana Frias Vilaí§a
  • Pedro Rodrigues
  • Horácio Scigliano
  • Joana Pinto
  • Alcinda Reis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v5i7.690

Keywords:

Pancreas, pancreatic neoplasms, CT, MRI

Abstract

Solid Pseudopapillary Tumor of the pancreas is a rare nonfunctioning tumor. It is considered a low-grade malignancy that is apparently curable with surgical complete excision in most instances. We present a case of solid pseudopapillary pancreatic tumor that represented a challenge to the radiologists. This case highlights its possible various appearances and the need to the radiologist to be familiar with them.

Author Biographies

Ana Frias Vilaí§a

Imagiology Department

Centro Hospitalar de Entre Douro e Vouga

Rua Dr Cí¢ndido Pinho.

4520-211 Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal

Pedro Rodrigues

Surgery Department

Centro Hospitalar de Entre Douro e Vouga

Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal

Horácio Scigliano

Pathology Department 

Centro Hospitalar de Entre Douro e Vouga

Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal

Joana Pinto

Imagiology Department

Centro Hospitalar de Entre Douro e Vouga

Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal

Alcinda Reis

Imagiology Department

Centro Hospitalar de Entre Douro e Vouga

Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal

Published

2011-07-04

Issue

Section

Gastrointestinal Radiology