J Korean Surg Soc.  2000 Mar;58(3):438-441.

Case of an Ectopic Pancreas in the Stomach and Presenting as a Cystic Abscess

• Choi H
• Kim WW
• Jeon HM
• Kim EK

Abstract

The case of a 27-year-old woman with an ectopic pancreas in the stomach, presenting as a cystic abscess formation, is presented. Physical examination revealed severe epigastric pain with a high fever. Laboratory data showed leukocytosis. A computed tomographic (CT) scan demonstrated a cystic mass adjacent to the gastric antrum. Endoscopy disclosed a submucosal mass at the antrum. With the diagnosis of a cystic mass laying near the gastric antrum, a laparoscopic approach was taken initially. An inflammatory abscess containing a cystic mass was found at the gastric antrum, so a partial gastrectomy was performed. Histological examination revealed an ectopic pancreas with cystic abscess formation. A review of the literature published in English showed that this case was an example of a rarely reported complicated change of an ectopic pancreas in the stomach.

Keyword

Ectopic pancreas; Cystic formation; Stomach

MeSH Terms

Abscess*
Adult
Diagnosis
Endoscopy
Female
Fever
Gastrectomy
Humans
Leukocytosis
Pancreas*
Physical Examination
Pyloric Antrum
Stomach*