Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the pancreas-A case report.

Introduction: Nerve sheath tumors are tumors arising from nerve sheaths or which show nerve sheath differentiation. They are divided as benign and malignant. They are associated with Von Recklinghausen syndrome.

Pancreaticogastrostomy for pancreatic ascites.

Background/aims: Management of pancreatic ascites is challenging. The aim of the present study was to study the role of pancreaticogastrostomy in management of pancreatic ascites.

Methodology: Retrospective analysis of twelve operated cases with pancreatic ascites following failed conservative and endoscopic treatment was done for its outcome in terms of morbidity and a successful outcome.