Pancreatic Tumors in Children Our experience
Abstract
Five children presented to us with pancreatic
tumors over a period of 7 years.
The presentation included abdominal
pain, jaundice, a history of trivial
trauma,vomiting, and recurrence of disease.
Ultrasound, CT Scan, and MRI
were useful in diagnosis. The possibility
of pseudocyst of pancreas was entertained
by the radiologist after MRI. Surgical
extirpation is necessary for cure. Due
to their low invasive potential, tumor enucleation
and spleen preserving distal or
central pancreatectomy were performed
in 3 children. The proximity of the portal
vein and involvement of the hepatic artery
make surgery treacherous and exciting.
Postoperative follow-up ranged from
10 months to 48 months.
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