Frantz Tumor - Clinical Case Presentation

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Describe the main signs and symptoms of this type of tumors, as well as their appropriate treatment and post-surgical monitoring. METHOD: A retrospective study was carried out, a clinical case in adolescent patients since their detection, diagnostic tests, surgery, until their post-surgical follow-up. RESULTS: It is a female patient, 16 years old, mixed race who has symptoms of epigastralgia radiating back accompanied by nausea, vomiting and diarrhea; laboratory: reported blood test, chest Rx and normal tumor markers (AFP and BHCG); Simple and proven CT revealed occupational mass originated in the body of the pancreas. He underwent Corpo-pancreatectomy Surgical treatment, Postoperative satisfactory; 1 year of asymptomatic patient surgery. CONCLUSION: Pseudopapillary Solid Tumor of the Pancreas or Frantz's Tumor is a very rare tumor, with a low degree of malignancy, usually encapsulated. The diagnosis is mainly given by nding images; US (ultrasonography) and CT (Computerized Axial Tomography) as is the case with our patient. Complete tumor resection is the treatment of choice, preserving as much pancreatic tissue as possible.