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[Heterotopic pancreas]
B Acosta1, L O Quintero, J Acosta
1Departmento de Cirugía General, Hospital Militar Dr. Carlos Arvelo, Caracas.
G.E.N
|October 1, 1991
Summary
Heterotopic pancreas is a rare condition, often found incidentally. When symptomatic, it can cause complications like gastric obstruction or jaundice.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Heterotopic pancreas is a rare congenital anomaly.
- It is often asymptomatic and discovered incidentally during abdominal surgery.
Observation:
- This report details four cases of heterotopic pancreas.
- The patients presented with various complications.
Findings:
- Symptomatic heterotopic pancreas can manifest as gastric outlet obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeding, or obstructive jaundice.
- Associated conditions include Meckel's diverticulum.
Implications:
- Early recognition of heterotopic pancreas is crucial for managing potential complications.
- This case series contributes to the understanding of this rare entity.