The tale of 2 pancreases: Jejunal mesenteric ectopic pancreas causing recurrent ectopic pancreatitis

Radiol Case Rep. 2023 Nov 17;19(1):464-467. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2023.10.049. eCollection 2024 Jan.

Abstract

Ectopic pancreas, or the presence of pancreatic tissue separate from the anatomic pancreas, is rarely reported in locations other than the stomach or duodenum. A 43-year-old female was found to have a large jejunal mesenteric ectopic pancreas causing ectopic pancreatitis during workup for frequent episodes of abdominal pain. We present the imaging findings and postresection pathology findings of a rare jejunal ectopic pancreas and discuss the potential complications of this unique condition.

Keywords: Ectopic pancreas; Heterotopic; Jejunal mass; Pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

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  • Case Reports