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Ectopic pancreas presenting as an umbilical mass

D Caberwal, S J Kogan, S B Levitt

    Journal of Pediatric Surgery
    |August 1, 1977
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    Summary

    This report details the first documented instance of isolated ectopic pancreatic tissue found as an umbilical mass. This rare presentation highlights unusual locations for pancreatic tissue outside the normal digestive system.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Developmental Biology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Ectopic pancreatic tissue, while rare, can occur in various locations.
    • Umbilical masses typically arise from congenital anomalies or acquired conditions.
    • Diagnosis of ectopic pancreatic tissue often relies on histopathological examination.