Solid Pseudopapillary Tumor of the Pancreas: An Enigmatic Tumor
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Solid Pseudopapillary Tumor of the Pancreas: An Enigmatic Tumor
Solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas is a rare pancreatic tumor that predominantly occurs in young non-Caucasian women. Although most tumors show benign behavior, malignant degeneration may occur. A case of solid pseudopapillary pancreatic tumor in a Caucasian woman is presented that was investigated by endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS), computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and...
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عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports in Gastroenterology
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1662-0631
DOI: 10.1159/000175566