Heteropic gastric pancreas associated with type II esophageal atresia and presenting with acute gastrointestinal bleeding
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Heterotopic pancreas is defined as pancreatic tissue found outside its normal localization without vascular or anatomic communication with the pancreatic gland. It is usually diagnosed incidentally, but it may also be responsible for acute clinical pictures. We discuss an interesting case of ectopic pancreas associated with type II esophageal atresia and presenting with gastrointestinal acute bleeding.
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