Heterotopic Pancreas in the Stomach and Duodenum:X-ray Barium Meal Examination Findings:A Report of 5 Cases
- VernacularTitle:胃和十二指肠异位胰腺X线造影表现(附5例报告)
- Author:
Guiping LI
;
Yongsheng AN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
pancreas;
heterotopic pancreas;
radiography
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2000;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the value of barium meal examination in diagnosing heterotopic pancreas in the stomach and duodenum.Methods Five cases with pathologically or stomach endoscopy proved heterotopic pancreas were analyzed retrospectively with emphasis on imaging findings.Results Heterotopic pancreas localized in the stomach in 3(the antrum of stomach in 2 and the body of stomach in 1) and in the duodenal bulb in 2.On barium meal examination,the atypical findings were well-defined as oval or round masses with smooth margins and omphaloid barium patch in three,dilatation of heterotopic pancreatic duct in two.The lesions ranged from 1.5 cm to 3.5 cm in size.Conclusion The characteristic findings of heterotopic pancre as are well-defined as oval or round masses with smooth margins and omphaloid barium patch,and dilatation of heterotopic pancreatic duct.To understanding these X-ray findings may be helpful in making a correct diagnosis.
