Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas: A case report

Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm of the pancreas (SPN) is a rare exocrine tumor, accounting for <3% of all pancreatic neoplasms. SPN predominantly occurs in young females and typically presents with nonspecific clinical symptoms, including abdominal discomfort, bloating, abdominal pain and palpable abdominal masses. In certain cases, the tumor is detected incidentally during routine physical examinations. This article reports a case of SPN located in the pancreatic tail, which was initially identified during a routine health examination, subsequently diagnosed using contrast-enhanced ultrasound and enhanced computed tomography (CT), and ultimately confirmed by surgical pathology. Given that SPN is commonly diagnosed using CT and magnetic resonance imaging, the use of ultrasound for the initial diagnosis in this case renders it particularly noteworthy.