Abstract:
Background: Solid-pseudopapillary tumors of the pancreas
(SPTPs) have been reported as rare lesions with “low
malignant potential” occurring mainly in young women.
This study was designed to understand clinicopathological
characteristics of the disease, management strategy and
outcome of this rare disease in Bangladesh.
Methods: A retrospective review from January 2001 to
December 2009 was performed. Clinicopathological,
peroperative, postoperative and survival data were obtained
from record file. Our cases were discussed in the light of
published literature.