title: Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage Secondary to Duodenal Cystic Dystrophy in Heterotopic Pancreas.
abstract: Cystic dystrophy of the duodenal wall (CDDW) is a complication of heterotopic pancreatic tissue located in the wall of the gastrointestinal tract, characterized by the presence of multiple small cysts, usually found in the wall of the second part of the duodenum. Gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to CDDW is a rare complication. We report the case of a 50-year-old man who was admitted to our hospital for persistent vomiting. The imaging tests confirmed the diagnosis of CDDW. During his stay in hospital, the patient had a gastrointestinal hemorrhage secondary to this disorder, which made it necessary to perform a Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy (Billroth III).
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Alicante, Spain.
authors.forename: Alicia
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Brotons
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Alicante, Spain.
authors.forename: Maria Dolores
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Pico
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Alicante, Spain.
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sola-Vera
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Alicante, Spain.
authors.forename: Carlos
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Sillero
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Alicante, Spain.
authors.forename: Amador
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cuesta
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Alicante, Spain.
authors.forename: Israel
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Oliver
keywords: Cystic dystrophy; Hemorrhage; Heterotopic pancreas; Paraduodenal pancreatitis