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Solid pseudopapillary epithelial neoplasm of pancreas in pregnancy: A case report and review of literature

  • R K Hanumantha Naik (Institute of Surgical Gastroenterology & Liver Transplant, Centre for GI Bleed, Division HPB Diseases, Stanley Medical College) ;
  • Anbalagan Amudhan (Institute of Surgical Gastroenterology & Liver Transplant, Centre for GI Bleed, Division HPB Diseases, Stanley Medical College) ;
  • ArunKumar Ashokkumar (Institute of Surgical Gastroenterology & Liver Transplant, Centre for GI Bleed, Division HPB Diseases, Stanley Medical College) ;
  • Anbarasu Inbasekaran (Institute of Surgical Gastroenterology & Liver Transplant, Centre for GI Bleed, Division HPB Diseases, Stanley Medical College) ;
  • Selvaraj Thangasamy (Institute of Surgical Gastroenterology & Liver Transplant, Centre for GI Bleed, Division HPB Diseases, Stanley Medical College) ;
  • Jeswanth Sathyanesan (Institute of Surgical Gastroenterology & Liver Transplant, Centre for GI Bleed, Division HPB Diseases, Stanley Medical College)
  • Received : 2023.06.30
  • Accepted : 2023.08.16
  • Published : 2024.02.29
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Abstract

The solid pseudopapillary epithelial neoplasm (SPEN) of the pancreas is an uncommon tumor that accounts for approximately 1%-2% of exocrine pancreatic neoplasms. It predominantly affects female in their second and third decades of life. In this case report, we present a clinical scenario of a 21-year-old pregnant woman who incidentally discovered a solid cystic lesion in her pancreas, exhibiting features suggestive of SPEN. The patient underwent surgery during the second trimester. Management of pregnant females with SPEN poses challenges due to the absence of definitive treatment guidelines, particularly in determining the ideal timing for surgical intervention. Notably, during pregnancy, the presence of a small SPEN does not necessarily require immediate resection. However, if the tumor is of significant size, it can give rise to complications such as tumor rupture, multivisceral resection, recurrence, spontaneous abortion, intrauterine growth restriction, or premature delivery if not addressed. In the existing literature, a common finding is that approximately two-thirds of pregnant females with SPEN underwent surgery in the second trimester, often without complications for the mother or fetus. All these tumors were larger than 8 cm. The decision to operate before or after birth can be individualized based on team discussion. However, delay in surgery may lead to larger tumors and higher risks like bleeding, rupture, multivisceral resection, and recurrence. Therefore, second-trimester surgery seems safer, and lessens dangers, emergency surgery, and tumor recurrence.

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