Solid pseudo-papillary tumors of the pancreas: current update.

Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)

Solid pseudo-papillary tumors are rare pancreatic tumors, which occur in females and are typically indolent neoplasms. However, atypical, aggressive variants can occur with locally advanced disease or metastases. They have characteristic imaging features, which vary according to size. This article provides a current update on the molecular biology, histopathology, clinico-radiological features, and management of these tumors.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Ganeshan, DM; Paulson, E; Tamm, EP; Taggart, MW; Balachandran, A; Bhosale, P

Published Date

  • December 2013

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 38 / 6

Start / End Page

  • 1373 - 1382

PubMed ID

  • 23775388

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1432-0509

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1007/s00261-013-0015-7

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States