Diagnosis and treatment of heterotopic pancreas: a report of 21 cases
- VernacularTitle:异位胰腺的诊断与治疗(附21例报告)
- Author:
Qingyu ZHANG
;
Lijun ZHANG
;
Jie LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Heterotopic pancreas;
Diagnosis;
Treatment
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery
1998;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the diagnosis and treatment of heterotopic pancreas. Methods A total of 21 histologically confirmed cases of heterotopic pancreas were treated in our Department from 1986 to 1998. We retrospectively analyzed the major clinical symptoms, pathogenesis, diagnostic procedure, results of operation and pathological findings. Results Among all the patients, 9 presenting with severe symptoms were surgically treated and the prognosis was fine. Of the 9 patients, 5 had epigastric pain, 2 obstructive and 2 massive digestive hemorrhage. The other 12 asymptomatic cases were followed up for 1.8 to 12 years. It was difficult to diagnose the disease by clinical situation, observation and imaging examination and only pathological examination could provide the final diagnosis. Conclusions Cases of heterotopic pancreas with symptoms should be surgically managed and the results of resection is satisfactory. Long term follow up needs to be conducted for those asymptomatic cases.
