Esophagus, Stomach & Intestine; A Case of Adenomyoma of Duodenum .
- Author:
Kyu Won CHUNG
;
Hee Sik SUN
;
Soo Heon PARK
;
Jae Kwang KIM
;
Jin Il KIM
;
Jung Hee PARK
;
Yeong Jae KIM
;
Hyung Keun KIM
;
Jong Soon NA
;
Jun Yeoul HAN
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Adenomyoma;
Pancreatic heterotopia;
Aberrant pancreas
- MeSH:
Adenomyoma*;
Diagnosis;
Duodenum*;
Esophagus*;
Gastrointestinal Tract;
Intestines*;
Muscle, Smooth;
Pancreas;
Stomach*
- From:Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1997;17(2):200-204
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Adenomyoma of the gastrointestinal tract has been considered to be a form of pancreatic heterotopia. Heterotopic pancreatic tissue in the gastrointestinal tract is a relatively not uncommon abnormality, but adenomyoma is a rarely reported tumor and its ineidence is difficult to determine. Adenomyoma is similar to aberrant pancreas in both appearance and location, and cannot be differentiated endoscopically or radiographically. Histologically, adenomyoma is primarily composed of smooth muscle and undifferentiated duct like structures. It is usually of no clinical importance and incidentally detected, but according to its location and size of the mass, it may become a serious clinical problem. Its real importance lies in the recognition of its existence, to facilitate a timely diagnosis, We present a case of adenomyoma of the duodenum with a brief literature review.