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Ectopic nesidioblastosis.

S Seki1, T Ikenoue, N Murakami

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Kagoshima Municipal Hospital, Japan.

Acta Paediatrica Japonica : Overseas Edition
|June 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Ectopic nesidioblastosis, a rare condition, was observed in the duodenum. This finding suggests examining for ectopic pancreas in infants with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or near-miss events.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Pathology

Background:

  • Nesidioblastosis is a rare condition characterized by an increased number of islet cells in the pancreas.
  • Ectopic pancreatic tissue can occur in various locations, but ectopic nesidioblastosis has not been previously reported.
  • Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and its near-miss events warrant thorough investigation into potential underlying causes.

Observation:

  • A single case of ectopic nesidioblastosis was identified.
  • The nesidioblastoma was located in the anterior wall of the duodenum, representing an ectopic pancreatic lesion.
  • This observation is the first documented instance of ectopic nesidioblastosis.

Findings:

  • The study reports the first case of ectopic nesidioblastosis.

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  • The lesion was a solitary nesidioblastoma found in the duodenal wall.
  • This finding highlights the potential for pancreatic abnormalities outside the native pancreas.

    • Implications:

    • The presence of ectopic nesidioblastosis suggests a need for broader diagnostic considerations.
    • Routine examination for ectopic pancreas should be considered in infants presenting with SIDS or near-miss events.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the incidence and clinical significance of ectopic nesidioblastosis.