International journal of surgery case reports
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Int J Surg Case Rep · Mar 2021
Case ReportsSolid pseudopapillary epithelial neoplasm (SPEN) of the pancreas involving the distal body and proximal tail: A case report.
Solid Pseudopapillary Epithelial Neoplasm (SPEN) of the pancreas is a rare cystic exocrine tumor of the pancreas most commonly occurring in women between 30 and 40 years of age. This case report aims to demonstrate the clinicopathological findings encountered and the management of a patient diagnosed with SPEN. ⋯ It is crucial to consider a diagnosis of SPEN in women with abdominal pain in the epigastric region as early surgical resection of the tumor results in resolution and excellent prognosis.
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Int J Surg Case Rep · Mar 2021
Case ReportsAdvanced adenoid cystic carcinoma of maxillary sinus: Rare case report and review of literature.
Maxillary sinus adenoid cystic carcinoma (MSACC) is a rare malignancy with a propensity for distant metastasis CASE PRESENTATION: We report a case of a 55 years-old male who was admitted to our department with a complaint of right nasal obstruction and anosmia. Clinical examination, radiological investigations and histopathological examination found a mass compatible with advanced adenoid cystic carcinoma of the right maxillary sinus. Treatment consisted of radio chemotherapy. ⋯ Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the maxillary sinus may represent a serious diagnostic challenge. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of Sino nasal tumors even if it's rare.