Hematemesis, a very rare presentation of solid pseudo-papillary tumors of the pancreas: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Solid pseudo-papillary tumors of the pancreas are rare and typically present in young female patients. They are slowly growing masses that may attain large size, and are of low malignant potential. Surgical resection is usually cur...

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Main Authors: Apostolidis Stylianos, Papavramidis Theodossis S, Zatagias Akis, Michalopoulos Antonis, Papadopoulos Vassilis N, Paramythiotis Daniel, Harlaftis Nick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-08-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/2/1/271