Ectopic pancreas is a rare entity referring to the presence of pancreatic tissue at an anatomic location distinct from the pancreas. Ectopic pancreatic lesions in the stomach present a diagnostic challenge because the lack of distinguishing imaging and endoscopic features make them difficult to differentiate from other types of submucosal lesions. We report a case of ectopic pancreas presenting as a gastric antral mass with a unique combination of rare complications: chronic pancreatitis and pseudocyst formation causing gastric outlet obstruction. This case highlights complications that can occur from ectopic pancreatic lesions and the challenges of diagnosing ectopic pancreas.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9916032 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.14309/crj.0000000000000988 | DOI Listing |
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