Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas
specificA low-grade malignant neoplasm that arises from the exocrine pancreas. It is characterized by the presence of uniform cells that form solid and pseudopapillary patterns, cystic changes, and hemorrhage. Perineural invasion, vascular invasion, and invasion into surrounding tissues may be present. It usually presents as an encapsulated, solitary, and lobulated pancreatic mass. It is usually found incidentally during physical examination or it may present with abdominal discomfort and pain. It occur
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Top Centers for Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas(8)
Ranked by research excellence score (trials · grants · publications). Methodology →
| # | Center | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 56.2 |
| 2 | Stanford Cancer InstitutePalo Alto, CA NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 56.2 |
| 3 | Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer CenterNew York, NY NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 56.2 |
| 4 | Masonic Cancer CenterMinneapolis, MN NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 56.2 |
| 5 | University of Colorado Cancer CenterAurora, CO NCI Comprehensive Active Research Program | 56.2 |
| 6 | University of Illinois Cancer CenterChicago, IL Active Research Program | 56.2 |
| 7 | Boston University Cancer CenterBoston, MA Active Research Program | 56.2 |
| 8 | University of Cincinnati Cancer CenterCincinnati, OH Active Research Program | 56.2 |
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