Heterotopic pancreatic tissue presenting as an unusual cause of gastric outlet obstruction in infancy: a case report

Heterotopic pancreas should always be considered as one of the rare differentials of the causes of gastric outlet obstruction in infants. Although many investigations such as sonogram and upper gastrointestinal series help in diagnosis, histology remains the definitive test in reaching the final diagnosis.

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Journal of Medical Case Reports
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2025-04-18
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04941-1
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Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
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Heterotopic pancreatic tissue presenting as an unusual cause of gastric outlet obstruction in infancy: a case report

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Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Heterotopic pancreatic tissue presenting as an unusual cause of gastric outlet obstruction in infancy: a case report

Hend A. Sharafeldin, Ahmed Oshiba, Mostafa Kotb, Karim Darweesh
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Abstract

Heterotopic pancreas should always be considered as one of the rare differentials of the causes of gastric outlet obstruction in infants. Although many investigations such as sonogram and upper gastrointestinal series help in diagnosis, histology remains the definitive test in reaching the final diagnosis.

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