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Heterotopic Pancreas: A Rare Cause of Ileo-Ileal Intussusception
Published Oct 4, 2014 · A. Monier, A. Awad, W. Szmigielski
Polish Journal of Radiology
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Abstract
Background Heterotopic pancreas is a rare developmental anomaly defined as pancreatic tissue found on ectopic sites without contiguity with the main pancreas. An isolated heterotopic pancreas as a cause of bowel intussusception is extremely rare. Case Report A case of 47-year old male with multiple episodes of melena, constipation and abdominal pain for one year duration is presented. CT eneterography revealed a large circumferential lesion involving the terminal ileum that acted as a leading point to an ileo-ileal intussusception. The resection of the lesion and related bowel segment was carried out. The histopathological examination confirmed the excised lesion as a heterotopic pancreatic tissue. Conclusions Though a rare entity, heterotopic pancreas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of bowel intussusception.
Heterotopic pancreas should be considered in the differential diagnosis of bowel intussusception, as it is a rare cause of ileo-ileal intussusception.
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