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Gastric outlet obstruction secondary to solid-pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas in an eight year old child. Report of a case

Authors: Rick Bidassek, Herbert Spelter, Daniel Gödde, Hubert Zirngibl, Peter C. Ambe

Published in: Diagnostic Pathology | Issue 1/2016

Abstract

Background

Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm is a rare cystic tumor of the exocrine pancreas. Abdominal pain or discomfort is the most common symptom, usually in young females.

Case presentation

Herein we report the case of an 8 - year old child presenting with symptoms of gastric outlet obstruction.

Conclusion

A solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreatic caput was diagnosed and surgically removed.

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Title: Gastric outlet obstruction secondary to solid-pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas in an eight year old child. Report of a case
Authors: Rick Bidassek
Herbert Spelter
Daniel Gödde
Hubert Zirngibl
Peter C. Ambe
Publication date: 01-12-2016
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Diagnostic Pathology / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1746-1596
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13000-016-0465-7

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Gastric outlet obstruction secondary to solid-pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas in an eight year old child. Report of a case

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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