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Periaortic pancreatic rests: a case report.

Debra S Heller¹, Lawrence E Harrison, Stephen Peters

¹Department of Pathology, University of Medicine and Dentistry-New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey 07103, USA. hellerds@umdnj.edu

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Ectopic pancreatic tissue, a rare congenital anomaly, can mimic adenocarcinoma. This case highlights its unusual presentation in periaortic adipose tissue, emphasizing the need for awareness among clinicians and pathologists.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Pathology
Gynecologic Oncology

Background:

Ectopic pancreatic tissue is a rare congenital anomaly.
Typically found along the gastrointestinal tract.
Can be misdiagnosed as adenocarcinoma on histology.

Observation:

A case of ectopic pancreatic tissue was incidentally discovered.
The tissue was located in periaortic adipose tissue.
Discovery occurred during a periaortic lymphadenectomy for recurrent ovarian carcinoma.

Findings:

This represents a rare occurrence of ectopic pancreatic tissue in periaortic adipose tissue.
No prior reports of this specific location were found in the literature.
The lesion was identified incidentally during oncologic surgery.

Implications:

Clinicians and pathologists must be aware of this rare entity.
Recognition is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis, particularly with adenocarcinoma.
Highlights the importance of thorough histopathological examination in unexpected locations.