Solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas in a young woman--case report.
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چکیده
We report a case of pancreatic solid pseudopapillary tumor that was diagnosed in a 36-year-old female patient. This neoplasm usually occurs in young women. Solid and cystic areas form a characteristic appearance of this tumor. Surgical resection is the mainstay of treatment and is possible in the majority of cases. Neoplasm is associated with a low-grade malignancy and a very good outlook.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Polski przeglad chirurgiczny
دوره 83 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011