| Ectopic pancreas | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Heterotopic pancreas, Accessory pancreas, Aberrant pancreas, Pancreatic rest, Myoepithelial hamartoma |
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| Stomach biopsy with pancreatic heterotopia in the submucosa. H&E Stain. | |
| Specialty | Gastroenterology |
| Symptoms | Often asymptomatic, may cause abdominal pain and distension |
| Diagnostic method | Biopsy, histologic evaluation |
| Differential diagnosis | Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)[1] |
| Treatment | Surgery if symptomatic |
| Medication | None |
| Frequency | Uncommon[1] |
An ectopic pancreas is an anatomical abnormality in which pancreatic tissue has grown outside its normal location (ectopia) and without vascular or other anatomical connections to the pancreas.[2] It is a disease which is congenital[2] and is also known as heterotopic, accessory, or aberrant pancreas.[3]
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
Yuanwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ a b Perera, Eranga (26 April 2010). "Ectopic Pancreas". Imaging Science Today. Archived from the original on 25 November 2010.
- ^ Kim, Ji Young; et al. (2009). "Ectopic Pancreas: CT Findings with Emphasis on Differentiation from Small Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor and Leiomyoma". Radiology. 252 (1). Radiological Society of North America: 92–100. doi:10.1148/radiol.2521081441. PMID 19561251.