Case Report: Solid pseudo-papillary tumor of the pancreas in a young woman: a rare pancreatic neoplasm with nonspecific presentation

<ns3:p>Solid pseudopapillary tumors (SPT) of the pancreas are rare neoplasms, representing less than 2% of all pancreatic tumors, and predominantly affecting young women. Their clinical and radiological presentation is often heterogeneous, which may delay or complicate the diagnosis. Complete surgical resection is associated with excellent prognosis; however, long-term follow-up remains necessary due to the risk of late recurrence. We report the case of a young woman who presented with a pancreatic mass revealed by vague non-specific abdominal pain. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathological and immunohistochemical examination of the resected surgical specimen. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges associated with SPT and emphasizes the importance of considering this entity in the differential diagnosis of pancreatic tumors in young patients, even in the absence of specific biological abnormalities.</ns3:p>