Adult pancreatoblastoma - Case report and review of literature

Authors

  • Filipa Vilaverde
  • Horácio Scigliano
  • Pedro Rodrigues
  • Ana Carvalho
  • Alcinda Reis

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v10i8.2737

Keywords:

Pancreatoblastoma, pancreaticoblastoma, infantile-type carcinoma of the pancreas, infantile pancreatic carcinoma, pancreas, US, CT, MRI

Abstract

Most cases of pancreatoblastoma, a rare malignant epithelial tumor of the pancreas, are seen in the pediatric population. The rarity of pancreatoblastoma, the similar radiologic findings to those seen in other pancreatic lesions, and its histopathologic heterogeneity, make its preoperative diagnosis in adults a real challenge. We report ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging correlative findings of a histologically proven pancreatoblastoma in a 37-year-old woman. Pancreatoblastoma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a pancreatic mass presenting uncommon imaging features.

Author Biographies

Filipa Vilaverde

Department of Radiology

Horácio Scigliano

Laboratório de Anatomia Patológica Dr. Albino Oliveira Lda

Pedro Rodrigues

Department of Surgery

Ana Carvalho

Department of Pathologic Anatomy

Alcinda Reis

Department of Radiology

Published

2016-08-17

Issue

Section

Gastrointestinal Radiology