Solid and papillary epithelial neoplasm of the pancreas.
Solid and papillary epithelial (SPEN) is an uncommon pancreatic tumor often seen in young females. Although most of these neoplasms have a benign course, SPEN do have malignant potential. Treatment is surgical which is usually feasible either via enucleation or more radical procedures. Below we discuss diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in detail.
Department of Surgery, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Atul K
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Madan
Christopher B
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Weldon
William P
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Long
David
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Johnson
Aml
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Raafat
D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D002291:Carcinoma, Papillary / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010179:Pancreas / Q000473:pathology; D010180:Pancreatectomy; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed