Heterotopic pancreas and malakoplakia in abscessing intrahepatic tumor – a case report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Objectives: The presence of heterotopic pancreatic tissue or malacoplakia in the liver is very uncommon and rarely becomes symptomatic. Case presentation: Here we report of a 57-year-old female patient who received left-sided hemihepatectomy due to a tumor resembling intrahepatic abscess. Histopathological examination revealed both heterotopic pancreas and malakoplakia. Conclusions: We discuss this case in relation to the existing literature. As far as we know, this is the first reported case of simultaneous presence of these two rare entities.
Source: Innovative Surgical Sciences
Authors: Marc A. Reschke, Phil Meister, Sven A. Lang, Dirk Theegarten, Tom F. Ulmer, Hideo A. Baba, Ulf P. Neumann, Lara Heij, Sophia M. Schmitz
Institutions: Essen University Hospital, Stiftung Universitätsmedizin Essen
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,130
OpenAlex ID: W4408920018