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Cirujano general
Print version ISSN 1405-0099
Abstract
MIRANDA-CASTILLO, Frederick et al. Frantz-Gruber tumor, an infrequent solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas. Cir. gen [online]. 2020, vol.42, n.3, pp.223-227. Epub July 25, 2022. ISSN 1405-0099. https://doi.org/10.35366/99964.
Introduction:
Solid-cystic pseudopapillary tumor or Frantz-Gruber tumor is a rare pancreas neoplasm, with a higher presentation in females in the first decades of life, with nonspecific symptoms and definite histopathological characteristics.
Objective:
To report a rare case of a solid pseudopapillary cystic tumor located in the head of the pancreas in a young patient.
Case presentation:
Presentation of a clinical case of a patient diagnosed with a Frantz-Gruber tumor in an uncommon site of the pancreas; besides the review of its epidemiology, clinical and histopathological presentation, treatment and prognosis.
Conclusion:
It is a rare neoplasm that occur in less than 1%, with benign behavior and with low probabilities of malignancy if its resection is complete.
Keywords : Pancreatic tumor; pseudopapillary tumor; Frantz-Gruber tumor.