Frantz Tumor - Clinical Case Presentation

Alexander Antonio Jara Chavez; Carolina Vanessa Saldana Rodriguez; Wendy Vanessa Vaca Vega; Mebil Leonardo Menendez Zambrano; Jessica Isabel Vargas Palma; Paulina Elizabeth Duran Mora

Volume : IX, Issue : III, March - 2020

Frantz Tumor - Clinical Case Presentation

Alexander Antonio Jara Chavez, Carolina Vanessa Saldana Rodriguez, Wendy Vanessa Vaca Vega, Mebil Leonardo Menendez Zambrano, Jessica Isabel Vargas Palma, Paulina Elizabeth Duran Mora

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 epigas-tralgia radiating back accompanied by nausea, vomiting and diarrhea; laboratory: report-ed blood test, chest Rx and normal tumor markers (AFP and BHCG); Simple and prov-en CT revealed occupational mass originated in the body of the pancreas. He underwent Corpo-pancreatectomy Surgical treatment, Postoperative satisfactory; 1 year of asymp-tomatic 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 finding 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.