Solid pseudopapillary tumor of pancreas: A case report and review of genetic features.

a. Dr. Md. Mamunur Rashid, Associate Professor, Dept. of HBPS, BIRDEM Hospital, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh b. Dr. Hashim Rabbi, Assistant Professor, Dept. of HBPS, BIRDEM Hospital, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh c. Dr. Azharul Islam, Dr. Muhd. Mustaque Husain, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Surgical Emergency, BIRDEM Hospital, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh d. Dr. Md. Mohsin Kabir, Assistant Professor, Dept. of GHPD, BIRDEM Hospital, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh e. Dr. A H M Tanvir Ahmed, Dr. K M Akhtar, Dr. Hasina Alam, Senior Medical Officer, Dept. of HBPS, BIRDEM Hospital, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh f. Dr. M Anisur Rahman, Professor, Dept. of GHPD, BIRDEM Hospital, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh g. Prof. Mohammad Ali, Professor, Dept. of HBPS, BIRDEM Hospital, Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh Address of Correspondence to: Dr. Md. Mamunur Rashid, Associate Professor, Dept. of HBPS, BIRDEM Hospital, Dhaka1000, Bangladesh, E-mail: [email protected] Received : 09 February, 2012 Accepted : 12 October 2012 Abstract Solid pseudopapillary tumor of pancreas is a rare tumor almost exclusively affecting the young female and accounts for <1% of all pancreatic tumors. Most hypothesis suggests that the tumor arises from embryonic pleuripotent stem cells. Although mostly benign in nature, the tumor may show malignant potentials and the patient may present with hepatic, omental or other meatstasis. High index of suspicion is the key for early dianosis. Good quality imaging (USG and CT scan) & FNAC are necessary for proper evaluation of the lesion. Peroperative frozen section biopsy may be necessary to ascertain its malignant potential. Radical resection is the best modality of treatment for achieving curative results and a better long-term survival. We are reporting our experience of treat ing a case of sol id pseudopapillary tumor of pancreas in BIRDEM Hospital.