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Double Hamoudi

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Solid pseudopapillary neoplasms are rare pancreatic neoplasms with low malignant potential and favorable prognosis that are typically seen in young women. PRESENTATION OF CASE: We report a case of two large solid pseudopapillary neoplasms in a 23-year old woman who was treated successfully with a total pancreatectomy. CONCLUSION: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of two discrete solid pseudopapillary neoplasms in the same patient.

Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2011.10.017