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Case Report: Heterotopic Pancreatic Tissue Leading to Acute on Chronic Cholecystitis

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: Heterotopic (ectopic) pancreatic tissue refers to tissue located outside the borders of the main pancreas. It is rarely found in gallbladders and can cause biliary disease, with only a few documented cases in the surgical literature. Here, we present the unusual case of a 21-year-old female with acute on chronic cholecystitis caused by obstruction of the cystic duct with ectopic pancreatic tissue. The aim of the paper is to describe the significance of ectopic pancreatic tissue in biliary pathology and bring awareness to clinicians about this rare entity.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50192

Authors: Yunus B Tekin, Michael S Anderson, Alexandra C Rhodes, Oscar F Hernandez, Elia Charbel Abboud

Institutions: New Mexico State University, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, Community Health Systems - Eastern New Mexico Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4389472979