An unusual cause of hydropic gallbladder and biliary colic--heterotopic pancreatic tissue in the cystic duct: report of a case and review of the literature

Surg Today. 1993;23(6):532-4. doi: 10.1007/BF00730630.

Abstract

We present herein an unusual case of heterotopic pancreas in the cystic duct with hydrops of the gallbladder and concomitant chronic pancreatitis of the heterotopic tissue. A review of the relevant literature is discussed following the presentation of this case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bile Duct Neoplasms / complications*
  • Bile Duct Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Cholecystitis / complications
  • Choristoma / complications*
  • Choristoma / diagnosis
  • Chronic Disease
  • Colic / complications*
  • Cystic Duct*
  • Edema / complications
  • Female
  • Gallbladder Diseases / complications*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreas*
  • Pancreatitis / complications