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DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1812057
Whole Body Fluoro-Deoxy-Glucose Positron Emission Tomography in Pediatric Solid Pseudopapillary Epithelial Neoplasm
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Solid pseudopapillary epithelial neoplasm (SPEN) is a rare pancreatic tumor primarily affecting adolescent girls and young women. While generally indolent, SPEN can exhibit locally aggressive behavior or distant metastases. Accurate preoperative characterization is essential for optimal management.
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14 October 2025
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