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Primary non-functional pancreatic paraganglioma: A case report and review of the literature

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Primary pancreatic paragangliomas are rare. They are mainly non-functional tumours that lack typical clinical manifestations. Definite diagnosis relies on histopathology and immunohistochemistry, and the main treatment is surgery. We report here a case of primary, non-functional, pancreatic paraganglioma in a 49-year-old woman. The tumour was approximately 5.0 × 3.2 ×4.7 cm in size and located in the pancreatic neck and body. We undertook 3D laparoscopic complete resection of the tumour. The patient developed a pancreatic fistula (biochemical leak) post-surgery, but she recovered and was discharged from hospital 11 days after surgery. We describe this case study and briefly summarize previous related reports.

Source: Journal of International Medical Research

DOI: 10.1177/03000605221143023

Authors: Zhanxue Zhao, Yan Guo, Linxun Liu, Linming Zhang, Shuai Li, Jinyu Yang

Institutions: Soochow University, Qinghai Provincial Peoples Hospital, Qinghai University Affiliated Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,208