Korean J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr.
2000 Mar;3(1):116-121.
A Case of Solid and Papillary Epithelial Neoplasm in Head of Pancreas in a 11-year-old Female
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, Daedong Hospital, Pusan, Korea.
- 2Department of Rediology, Daedong Hospital, Pusan, Korea.
- 3Department of Pathology, Daedong Hospital, Pusan, Korea.
Abstract
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Solid and Papillary epithelial neoplasm of pancreas is a rare and low grade malignant tumor. It develops in 2nd or 3rd decades of young female and located in tail of pancreas predominantly. Prognosis is good despite its various histologic features, which suggest a malignant appearance. We report one case of solid and papillary epithelial neoplasm in head of pancreas in a 11-year-old girl who had been suffered from vomiting and right upper abdominal pain for 3 weeks.