Solid pseudopapillary tumour of the pancreas: diverse presentation, outcome and histology.
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CONTEXT Solid pseudopapillary tumour of the pancreas is an uncommon tumour, which predominantly occurs in young females and is of unknown origin. CASE REPORT We describe five cases with diverse clinical and/or histological features, including one unusually aggressive case resulting in early death. CONCLUSION There is great variability in the presentation and clinical course of these tumours with further research needed to define their histogenesis and biological behaviour.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- JOP : Journal of the pancreas
دوره 7 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006