Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas mimicking a pseudocyst of pancreas
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Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas
SPN is a rare neoplasm that affects mainly young women. Despite this feature, SPN have been seen in both genders, multiple races, and at a wide range of ages. The genetic mechanism behind the development of SPN is distinct from the more lethal ductal carcinoma of the pancreas. This difference is reflected in the favorable outcome for patients with SPN. Surgery is typically curative in patents w...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Medical Journal Armed Forces India
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0377-1237
DOI: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2012.08.014