Identification of Ectopic Pancreas in the Ileum by Capsule Endoscopy

Identification of Ectopic Pancreas in the Ileum by Capsule Endoscopy

Ectopic pancreas, an uncommon submucosal tumor in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, is histologically similar to normal pancreatic tissue. We present a case of ectopic pancreas in the ileum. A 35-year-old man had intermittent dark bloody stool for 2 months accompanied by epigastric pain and postprand...

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Main Authors: Huan-Lin Chen, Shee-Chan Lin, Wen-Hsiung Chang, Tsen-Long Yang, Yu-Jan Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2007-01-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
capsule endoscopy
ectopic pancreas
gastrointestinal hemorrhage
small intestine
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664609602461

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