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- Solid pseudopapillary tumor (SPT) is a rare type of pancreatic neoplasm that can occasionally appear in locations outside the pancreas, such as in this case involving the right adrenal gland of a 37-year-old woman.
- The computed tomography images of the extrapancreatic SPT showed features similar to those typically found in pancreatic SPTs, but diagnosing it preoperatively remains challenging.
- Recognizing the possibility of SPT occurring outside the pancreas can enhance diagnostic accuracy and help healthcare professionals identify this unusual condition more effectively.
Article Abstract
Solid pseudopapillary tumor (SPT) is an uncommon epithelial neoplasm of the pancreas. Very rarely it has also been described outside the pancreas. We report such a case located in the right adrenal site in a 37-year-old woman, describing the computed tomography features of the neoplasm. The image features of extrapancreatic SPT in our case are compatible with those of conventional pancreatic SPTs. Although it is still difficult to make an accurate preoperative diagnosis of an extrapancreatic SPT, the presence of an encapsulated solid and cystic mass especially with widely distributed calcifications is at least suggestive of the diagnosis. Being aware of the rare occurrence of primary SPT outside the pancreas may help improve the diagnostic specificity of the disease.
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