Solid Cystic Pseudopapillary Tumor  of the Pancreas in Children: A Case Series

Evangeline P.  Capul; Germana V.  Gregorio; Jose Ma. C.  Avila

doi:10.47895/amp.vi0.3097

Evangeline P. Capul Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics Philippine General Hospital University of the Philippines Manila
Germana V. Gregorio Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics Philippine General Hospital University of the Philippines Manila
Jose Ma. C. Avila Department of Pathology Philippine General Hospital College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.3097

Keywords: Solid cystic pseudopapillary tumor, pancreas

Abstract

Solid cystic pseudopapillary tumor (SCPT) of the pancreas is rare and is difficult to diagnose pre-operatively. We describe four children with abdominal pain and abdominal mass who were diagnosed with SCPT. Three underwent resection of the mass, one an open liver biopsy. Histopathology showed solid epithelioid cells, cystic areas, and pseudopapillary structures. SCPT is a low-grade malignant tumor with good prognosis and should be suspected in any child with an abdominal mass and abdominal pain.