An Adult Male Case of Solid-pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas

Abstract

Solid-pseudopapillary neoplasm (SPN) of the pancreas is most commonly found in young females, and is relatively rare in males.
We report a case of SPN of the pancreas in a 45-year-old man. An 85-mm tumor with calcified capsule was identified in the pancreatic tail on abdominal CT in a medical examination. MRI revealed a high-intensity mass on T1-weighted images, and high- and low-intensity parts on T2 weighted images. We diagnosed SPN and performed distal pancreatectomy. Histological diagnosis showed SPN that had invaded the capsule and surrounding fat tissue.
The patient is doing well, and has shown no sign of recurrence as of 2 years and 3 months postoperatively.