An analysis on misdiagnosis and improper management of solid pseudopapillary tumor of the pancreas / 中国普通外科杂志
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
;
(12)1997.
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in Chinese
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ABSTRACT
Objective To improve the diagnosis and management of solid-pseudopapillary tumor (SPT) of the pancreas. MethodsTwenty-two SPT patients were retrospectively reviewed and divided into two groups, misdiagnosed group and those with preoperatively correct diagnosis. ResultsAbout one half (46%) SPT cases were misdiagnosed preoperatively. With time SPT tends to invade its capsule resulting in impossibility of radical resection, and increased medical expenses. ConclusionsAlthough SPT is of low degree malignant, and the prognosis after surgical resection is satisfactory, misdiagnosis and preoperative misdiagnosis and inappropriate management still cost the patients increased expenses and inhospital stay.
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Chinese Journal of General Surgery
Year:
1997
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