Case Report
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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Dec 15, 2017; 9(12): 497-501
Published online Dec 15, 2017. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v9.i12.497
Extrapancreatic solid pseudopapillary neoplasm followed by multiple metastases: Case report
Hao Wu, Yan-Fen Huang, Xiang-Hong Liu, Mei-Hua Xu
Hao Wu, Yan-Fen Huang, Xiang-Hong Liu, Mei-Hua Xu, Department of Gastroenterology, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha 410008, Hunan Province, China
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Correspondence to: Dr. Mei-Hua Xu, MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, No 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha 410008, Hunan Province, China. w339812016@csu.edu.cn
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Received: June 24, 2017
Peer-review started: June 26, 2017
First decision: August 7, 2017
Revised: August 24, 2017
Accepted: November 3, 2017
Article in press: November 3, 2017
Published online: December 15, 2017
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Core Tip

Core tip: Solid pseudopapillary neoplasm (SPN) has been recognized by World Health Organization since 2010, and classified as a low malignant potential neoplasm. Such neoplasm is characterized by the presence of a mutation in the gene that encodes β-catenin. β-catenin is an important factor in the Wnt signaling pathway (β-catenin-dependent Wnt signaling). The identification of extrapancreatic SPN, especially in the mesentery, indicates a possible endoderm link between pancreatic progenitor cells and SPN cells.