(Journal Article): Pseudocyst Formation in Gastric Ectopic Pancreas
 
Mulholland KC, Wallace WD, Epanomeritakis E, Hall SR (Department of Surgery, Institute of Clinical Science, Queen's University; Department of Surgery and Department of Radiology, Craigavon Area Hospital. Belfast, Northern Ireland, keithmulholland@yahoo.com )
 
IN: JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2004; 05(6):498-501

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ABSTRACT: CONTEXT: It is rare for ectopic pancreatic tissue to cause symptoms or require treatment, however diseases of normal pancreas may also occur in ectopic pancreas tissue. CASE REPORT: This report describes the clinical, endoscopic, radiologic and histologic features of a pseudocyst occurring in gastric ectopic pancreas in a 19-year-old man. The difficulty and implications of making an accurate pre-operative diagnosis are highlighted. CONCLUSION: Ectopic pancreatic tissue, although rare, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a submucosal gastric mass.

TYPE OF PUBLICATION: Case Report