Pancreatic tumors are very rare in the pediatric population, with a reported incidence of 1.8 cases per 1,000,000 children in the United States. Several case reviews in the literature from large referral centers have yielded relatively few cases of pancreatic neoplasm. The most commonly reported pancreatic tumors include solid pseudopapillary epithelial neoplasm (SPEN), pancreatoblastoma, and neuroendocrine tumors. Other, more commonly encountered pancreatic abnormalities include trauma and pancreatitis. Given their rarity, the imaging characteristics of pancreatic lesions at MRI may be unfamiliar. The purpose of this exhibit is to present the typical imaging appearance of various pancreatic lesions in children. Read More

Meeting name: IPR 2016 Conjoint Meeting & Exhibition , 2016

Authors: Bhatti Zeeshaan, Richer Edward

Keywords: Pancreas, Neoplasm, MRI