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Pancreatic pseudotumor in Meckel diverticulum.
M D Monedero1, T Ripollés, M J Nicolau
1Department of Radiology, Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset, Valencia, Spain. mdmonedero@seram.org
Abdominal Imaging
|February 9, 2006
Summary
An ectopic pancreatic rest can appear as a mass during intussusception caused by an inverted Meckel diverticulum. Recognizing this ultrasound appearance may help avoid further imaging workups.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Intussusception is a common surgical emergency in children.
- Meckel diverticula are a known cause of intussusception.
- Ectopic pancreatic rests are rare congenital anomalies.
Observation:
- A case of intussusception secondary to an inverted Meckel diverticulum is presented.
- The intussusceptum contained a mass identified as an ectopic pancreatic rest.
- The ultrasound characteristics of this specific presentation were documented.
Findings:
- The ectopic pancreatic rest mimicked other intussusception etiologies on initial imaging.
- Specific ultrasound features of the ectopic pancreatic rest within the intussusception were noted.
- Successful surgical management was performed.
Implications:
- Familiarity with the ultrasound appearance of ectopic pancreatic rests in intussusception is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
- Recognizing this entity can prevent unnecessary and potentially invasive investigations.
- This case highlights the importance of comprehensive differential diagnosis in pediatric intussusception.