Ectopic pancreas as a cause of jejunal obstruction in a neonate.
This report describes a case of symptomatic ectopic pancreas in the jejunum. A review of the literature revealed no other case of ectopic pancreas manifesting as jejunal stenosis during the neonatal period. Ectopic pancreas should be excised in consideration of the potential late complications.
Saka
Ryuta
R
Children's Medical Center, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital, Kanagawa 224-8503, Japan. ryuta218@med.showa-u.ac.jp
Gomi
Akira
A
Sugiyama
Akihide
A
Ohashi
Yusuke
Y
Ohike
Nobuyuki
N
Shiokawa
Akira
A
Sanada
Yutaka
Y
Toki
Akira
A
D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D002828:Choristoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D010179:Pancreas; D018570:Risk Assessment; D016896:Treatment Outcome