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MARRERO, Gregory et al. Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas. (Frantz´S Tumor) Anatomo-Clinical Aspects. Cir. Urug. [online]. 2023, vol.7, n.1, e303.  Epub 01-Jan-2023. ISSN 1688-1281.  https://doi.org/10.31837/cir.urug/7.1.3.

Pseudo papillary tumor of the pancreas, also called Frantz´s tumor, is a very rare disease; between 0.2 and 2.7 % of pancreatic carcinomas. Ethiology is unknown; is observed in young women. It´s a tumors with low malignant potential, usually of asymptomatic evolution by long time and the symptoms are due to regional compression: pain or abdominal mass. The possibility of a malignant form is around 15 %.

Anatomically, they are most frequently located in the tail of the pancreas, followed by the head and body. The treatment is the surgical resection; with an excellent prognosis and a 5-year survival almost 100 %.

The diagnosis is with pathological study, considering the microscopic appearance and the immunohistochemical profile. Its perform an analysis of the literature and once case of a 21 years old, woman is reported. A complete resection surgery of the tumor was performed and remains asymptomatic at 24 months of follow-up.

Palavras-chave : Frantz Tumor; Neuroendocrine Tumors; Pancreas; Pancreatectomy.

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