A rare case of a large solid pseudopapillary neoplasm with extensive liver metastasis

Ann Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg. 2024 Oct 15. doi: 10.14701/ahbps.24-147. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

Solid pseudopapillary neoplasms (SPNs) are uncommon pancreatic tumors that primarily affect young females. We report a case of a 24-year-old female diagnosed with SPN and liver metastasis during a routine examination. Imaging revealed an 8-cm pancreatic mass with multiple liver metastases. Histopathology confirmed SPN. Subsequent next-generation sequencing revealed a CTNNB1 mutation. The patient underwent a total pancreatectomy with splenectomy, right hemihepatectomy, and intraoperative radiofrequency ablation. Two years after the surgery, she remained complication-free. She is under regular surveillance. This case underscores the importance of early detection and comprehensive management of SPN.

Keywords: Case reports; Liver metastasis; Neoplasm metastasis; Pancreatic neoplasms; Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm.

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  • Case Reports