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Exocrine pancreatic tissue in human liver: a metaplastic process?
H K Wolf1, J L Burchette, J A Garcia
1Department of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710.
The American Journal of Surgical Pathology
|June 1, 1990
Summary
Ectopic pancreatic tissue was found in the liver of a patient with cirrhosis. This pancreatic tissue may originate from metaplasia of the intrahepatic biliary epithelium.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Pathology
- Cell Biology
Background:
- Severe posthepatitic cirrhosis can lead to significant liver damage and altered liver architecture.
- Ectopic tissues, including pancreatic tissue, can occur in unusual locations within the body.
- Understanding the origin of ectopic tissues is crucial for diagnosing and managing related conditions.