Carcinoma in Ectopic Pancreatic Tissue in the Stomach: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Papaziogas Basilios, Koutelidakis Ioannis, Tsiaousis Panagiotis, Panagiotopoulou Konstantina, Paraskevas George, Argiriadou Helena, Atmatzidis Stefanos, Atmatzidis Konstantinos
Primary Institution: 2nd Surgical Clinic, Aristotle's University of Thessaloniki Medical School, 'G. Gennimatas' Hospital
Hypothesis
Is it possible for carcinoma to develop in ectopic pancreatic tissue in the stomach?
Conclusion
This case report describes the first instance of endoepithelial carcinoma arising in a gastric heterotopic pancreas.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient presented with epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting.
- Biopsies showed intense epithelial dysplasia with incipient malignant degeneration.
- The pathology report confirmed an endoepithelial carcinoma in the gastric antrum.
Takeaway
Sometimes, pancreatic tissue can grow in the wrong place, like the stomach, and in rare cases, it can turn into cancer.
Methodology
The case involved esophagogastroduodenoscopy, biopsy, and distal gastrectomy.
Limitations
The rarity of the condition limits the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
A 56-year-old woman from Greece.
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