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[Solid and papillary tumor on ectopic pancreas in transversal mesocolon]
J L Elorza Orúe1, I Ruiz Díaz, J Tubía Landaberea
1Servicio de Cirugía General y Digestivo, Hospital Nuestra Señora de Aránzazu, San Sebastián.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|June 1, 1991
Summary
A rare solid and papillary neoplasm was found in a mesocolonic ectopic pancreas. This unusual pancreatic tumor was surgically resected in a 33-year-old woman.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Ectopic pancreas is a rare congenital anomaly.
- Solid and papillary neoplasms (SPNs) are rare pancreatic tumors, typically occurring in the pancreas.
- Mesocolonic location of ectopic pancreas is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A 6 cm solid and papillary neoplasm was incidentally discovered in the mesocolon.
- The patient was a 33-year-old woman who underwent surgical resection.
- Histological examination revealed a well-defined tumor with eosinophilic cells, papillae, and cystic areas.
Findings:
- Pancreatic tissue was identified at the periphery of the neoplasm, confirming ectopic pancreas.
- The tumor exhibited characteristics of a solid and papillary neoplasm.
- This represents an extremely rare occurrence of SPN arising from ectopic pancreatic tissue.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for neoplasms to arise in ectopic pancreatic tissue.
- Underscores the importance of thorough histopathological evaluation for rare tumors.
- Contributes to the limited literature on mesocolonic ectopic pancreas and associated neoplasms.