A Case Report of an Unusually Large Heterotopic Pancreas

Heterotopic pancreas (HP) is the presence of pancreatic tissue outside of its normal anatomical position without vascular continuity from the main pancreas. HP is most commonly found within the gastrointestinal tract, particularly the stomach through the jejunum. This report shares the case of a 57-...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 16; no. 7; p. e64228
Main Authors Iwuagwu, Cindy C, Jensen, Lillie, Parikh, Jignesh, Zayat, Vania
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Cureus Inc 10.07.2024
Subjects
Abdomen
Asymptomatic
Biopsy
Cancer therapies
Case reports
Clinical significance
Cysts
Endoscopy
Inflammation
Lymphoma
Nausea
Pancreas
Small intestine
Stomach
Tomography
Tumors
Ultrasonic imaging
Vomiting
internal medicine
gastrointestinal oncology
gastrointestinal nodules
pathology
ectopic pancreas
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Summary:Heterotopic pancreas (HP) is the presence of pancreatic tissue outside of its normal anatomical position without vascular continuity from the main pancreas. HP is most commonly found within the gastrointestinal tract, particularly the stomach through the jejunum. This report shares the case of a 57-year-old man who presented with persistent vomiting despite medical therapy. Given the nonspecific and broad differential diagnosis, a histopathological examination was warranted for a definitive diagnosis that showed a uniquely large and well-differentiated type I HP in the lesser curvature of the stomach. Resection was completed which was followed with resolution of symptoms.
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ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.64228