Pseudopapillary solid tumor of the pancreas: Report of 6 cases.
Summary of "Pseudopapillary solid tumor of the pancreas: Report of 6 cases."
Solid pseudopapillary neoplasms (SPNs) are rare tumours of the exocrine pancreas. Although they can develop metastasis, the prognosis is good. The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of these tumours attended in our hospital.
Affiliation
Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Clínic, Universidad de Barcelona, IDIBAPS, CIBERehd, Barcelona, España.
Journal Details
This article was published in the following journal.
Name: Medicina clÃnica
ISSN: 0025-7753
Pages: 114-8
Links
- PubMed Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22036462
- DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.medcli.2011.09.017
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Vipoma
A tumor that secretes VASOACTIVE INTESTINAL PEPTIDE, a neuropeptide that causes VASODILATION; relaxation of smooth muscles; watery DIARRHEA; HYPOKALEMIA; and HYPOCHLORHYDRIA. Vipomas, derived from the pancreatic ISLET CELLS, generally are malignant and can secrete other hormones. In most cases, Vipomas are located in the PANCREAS but can be found in extrapancreatic sites.
Burkitt Lymphoma
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Carcinoma, Ehrlich Tumor
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Cystadenocarcinoma, Mucinous
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