Pancreatic head tumor in a child.
A 13-year-old girl with pancreatic head tumor required a pancreatoduodenectomy (Whipple procedure). Pathohistological examination disclosed a pancreatic apudoma. The characteristics of this very rare tumor, its symptoms and treatment are described.
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Pediatric Surgical Clinic, Dr. von Haunersches Kinderspital, University of Munich, FRG.
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010180:Pancreatectomy / Q000379:methods; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery