Abstract

MARSHALL, RD; VAN SCHALKWYK, JE; HOFMEYR, S  and  CONRADIE, W. CT scan the key to unmasking a solid pseudopapillary pancreatic neoplasm in blunt abdominal trauma. S. Afr. j. surg. [online]. 2024, vol.62, n.2, pp.204-206. ISSN 2078-5151.  https://doi.org/10.36303/SAJS.00195.

We present a previously healthy 13-year-old male, who sustained a handlebar injury after falling from his bicycle. The computerised tomography (CT) scan indicated a probable pancreatic neoplasm associated with a retroperitoneal haematoma which was, following resection, confirmed histologically to be a solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas. These are rare tumours of the pancreas, especially in young males. The rarity of this neoplasm and the mechanism that led to its presentation make this an interesting and unique case.

Keywords : pancreatic neoplasm; solid pseudopapillary neoplasm; handlebar injury; abdominal trauma; child.

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