Solid-pseudopapillary turnour of the pancreas associated with dorsal agenesis

Ulusan S., Bal N., Kizilkilic O., Bolat F., Yildirim S., Yildirim T., ...More

BRITISH JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY, vol.78, no.929, pp.441-443, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 78 Issue: 929
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1259/bjr/91312352
  • Journal Name: BRITISH JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.441-443
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Solid-pseuclopapillary tumour of the pancreas is a rare benign or low-grade malignant epithelial tumour; its association with pancreatic dorsal agenesis has been reported only once before. We present the radiological and histological findings of a case of pancreatic solid-pseudopapillary tumour associated with total pancreatic dorsal agenesis. A 49-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain radiating to the back for several months. Radiological findings showed absence of the dorsal pancreas and an 8 cm x 6 cm diameter tumour arising from the head of the pancreas. She underwent successful complete resection of the tumour. Histopathology revealed a diagnosis of solid-pseudopapillary tumour.