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Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
Medknow Publications
ISSN: 0972-9941 EISSN: 0972-9941
Vol. 2, No. 4, 2006, pp. 224-226
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Bioline Code: ma06045
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Journal of Minimal Access Surgery, Vol. 2, No. 4, 2006, pp. 224-226
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Unusual Case - Laparoscopic treatment of heterotopic pancreas in the prepyloric region
Galvez-Valdovinos R, Mendoza-Rodriguez A, Coronado-Perez JH, Santillan EMarin, Funes-Rodriguez F
Abstract
Heterotopic pancreas is a rare condition and its diagnosis is often difficult. Traditionally the condition is treated by open surgery. We report two young women with symptomatic heterotopic pancreas located in the prepyloric region. In the first patient, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy identified a round sessile lesion with a central umbilication of the mucosa without bleeding and in the second endoscopy showed a lesion with intraluminal protrusion. In both cases, a diagnostic laparoscopy identified masses amenable to laparoscopic excision. Intraoperative histology confirmed ectopic pancreatic tissue in both. In the treatment of heterotopic pancreas, laparoscopic excision provides a feasible, safe and effective treatment option.
Keywords
Ectopic pancreas, heterotopic pancreas, laparoscopy
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