Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasms of the Pancreas

摘要: SPN is a rare neoplasm that affects mainly young women. Despite this feature, have been seen in both genders, multiple races, and at wide range of ages. The genetic mechanism behind the development distinct from more lethal ductal carcinoma pancreas. This difference reflected favorable outcome for patients with SPN. Surgery typically curative patents localized disease possibly limited metastasis or local extension. No consensus exists on an effective systemic therapy. There are no reliable predictors disease-specific mortality recurrence minority who develop aggressive disease.