Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6244184 | European Journal of Radiology | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
A focal discontinuity of the capsule, large tumor size (>6.0Â cm) and a pancreatic tail location may suggest malignancy of SPN. In contrast, tumors with amorphous or scattered calcifications, and all near-solid tumors may be indicative of benignancy. Age (less than 20 or more than 50 years old) is a possible risk factor of SPN. In comparison to other pancreatic neoplasms, such as ductal adenocarcinoma, a complete/incomplete pseudo-capsule, without upstream pancreatic duct dilatation and lymph nodes metastasis, and the presence of internal calcification and hemorrhage are more likely SPN.
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Authors
Qihua Yin, Mingliang Wang, Chengsheng Wang, Zhiyuan Wu, Fei Yuan, Kun Chen, Yonghua Tang, Xuesong Zhao, Fei Miao,