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

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

Paulson, Erik Karl

Cited Authors

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

Published Date

December 2013

Published In

Abdominal Imaging

Volume / Issue

38 / 6

Start / End Page

1373 - 1382

PubMed ID

23775388

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1432-0509

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0942-8925

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1007/s00261-013-0015-7

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