Multiple neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas associated with pancreas divisum

A. Raffel*, R. Engers, K. Cupisti, M. Krausch, H. Kreuz, K. M. Schulte

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Abstract

Pancreas divisum is the most common congenital anomaly of the pancreas, characterized by missing fusion of the ventral and dorsal pancreatic duct. It may cause pancreatitis, but is rarely associated with malignancy. We report herein for the first time the rare association, in a symptomless patient, of multiple neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas with pancreas divisum and a failure of the exocrine system. Diagnosis was made incidentally by routine abdominal ultrasound. Laboratory examinations and a fine-needle aspiration revealed the neuroendocrine nature of the tumor. Spleen-preserving left pancreas resection was performed, with evidence of multiple neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas with the typical histological characteristics. Eighteen months later the patient is still free of tumor burden.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)837-840
Number of pages4
JournalEuropean Journal of Endocrinology
Volume150
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2004
Externally publishedYes

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