Imaging features of primary malignant pancreatic tumors in children

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2014 Sep;203(3):662-7. doi: 10.2214/AJR.13.12300.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this article is to describe the sonographic, CT, and MRI features of primary malignant pancreatic tumors of childhood.

Conclusion: Most children with a pancreatic tumor present with a solid pseudopapillary tumor that is usually well marginated and has solid and cystic areas surrounded by a fibrous capsule. Pancreatoblastoma is more aggressive than solid pseudopapillary tumor. The imaging features are those of a large heterogeneous tumor. Ductal adenocarcinoma is rare in children and has a poor prognosis.

Keywords: CT; MRI; pancreas; pediatric; tumors; ultrasound.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Ultrasonography / methods
  • Young Adult