Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas: A case report

Differentiating neoplasms from other pancreatic tumors such as neuroendocrine tumors using cytological or biopsy samples can be challenging. Although a laparotomic approach is usually preferred for these tumors, laparoscopic pancreatectomy is associated with reduced intraoperative blood loss, and shorter operative and hospitalization times. Patients with SPNs usually have a good prognosis after surgery, even in cases of local invasion or multiple metastases. More than 95% of patients with solid pancreatic pseudopapillary neoplasms and no infiltration of the surrounding tissues were treated with complete surgical excision.