Unusual Cause of GI Bleed—Ectopic Pancreas

Ectopic pancreas is typically asymptomatic anomaly that can present anywhere along the GI tract. It is often found incidentally and may become clinically evident when complicated by inflammation, bleeding, obstruction, or malignant transformation. Here, we present a case of ectopic pancreas who pres...

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Published in:Indian journal of surgery 2021-12, Vol.83 (6), p.1584-1588
Main Authors: Ganesan, Sivarahini, Gounder, Kannan Devy, Pichaimuthu, Anbalagan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiac Surgery
Case Report
Gastrointestinal system
Medical colleges
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Neurosurgery
Pancreas
Pediatric Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
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Summary:Ectopic pancreas is typically asymptomatic anomaly that can present anywhere along the GI tract. It is often found incidentally and may become clinically evident when complicated by inflammation, bleeding, obstruction, or malignant transformation. Here, we present a case of ectopic pancreas who presented with gastrointestinal bleeding.
ISSN:0972-2068
0973-9793
DOI:10.1007/s12262-021-02739-9