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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-14 | Issue-05
Tumor of the Pancreas in Children: Pseudopapillary Pancreatic Tumor in Children: A Report of Two Cases
S. Jdii, M. Houjami, M. Cherkaoui, G. Hatim, T. Chekrine, R. Salhi, M. Belhouari, M. Bourhafour, Z. Bouchbika, N. Benchakroun, H. Jouhadi, N. Tawfiq, S. Sahraoui, A. Abouelkheir, F. Idrissi Fawzi,etc
Published: May 20, 2026 | 22 15
Pages: 1108-1111
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Abstract
Introduction: The solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas is a tumor very rarely seen in pediatrics. It primarily affects young women and accounts for 2–3% of primary pancreatic tumors. It has a low potential for malignancy and has a good prognosis when completely resected. Observations: We report two cases of solid pseudopapillary tumors operated on in 2019 and 2024 in the Pediatric Visceral Surgery Department of the Abderrahim HAROUCHI Mother-Child Hospital, IBN ROCHD University Hospital, Casablanca. We analyzed the mode of presentation, the initial clinical examination, paraclinical tests, as well as the type of surgical procedure and postoperative course. Case 1: A 12-year-old girl was admitted with acute abdominal pain while her general condition remained stable. The clinical examination revealed isolated tenderness in the epigastrium without a palpable mass. Ultrasound combined with CT scanning revealed a tissue mass in the tail and body measuring 10.4 x 8.3 x 6.8 cm. Laboratory tests showed elevated amylase and lipase levels. An ultrasound-guided biopsy was performed, with histopathological findings consistent with a solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas.