Rare non-functioning insular tumor of the pancreas
Serio, G.; Siri, G.; Novelli, P.; Iseppi, P.
Chirurgia Italiana 27(6): 629-651
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-4773 PMID: 183904 Document Number: 92470
A case of cystic neoplasia with a cephalopancreatic localization, arising in a young woman aged 26 and derived from the beta-insular elements, is presented. The tumour had invaded the porto-mesenteric tract, and hence duodenopancreatic demolition had to be followed by venous repair by prosthesis. On the basis of the literature the biological complexity of this exceptional tumour is disscussed (especially in relation to prognosis), as well as the surgical treatment adopted in this patient, who is in excellent conditions more than three years later.